M-Code Guidance Set (MGS) Chief Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description About the Role: This position is for the M-Code Guidance Set (MGS) Chief Engineer role in the Precision Fires Rockets (PFR) Development program area. This role reports to the Precision Fires Rockets Development Chief Engineer programmatically and will be expected to work closely with the other members of the Precision Fires Chief Engineer as well as the PFR program and customer community. What You Will Be Doing: As the MGS Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for: • Providing technical leadership that enables the team to meet and demonstrate all MGS development and production milestones on schedule • Providing technical support and working with the U.S. Government (USG) customer and subsystem suppliers to architect rocket systems to meet the warfighter’s needs • Developing and nurturing a productive partnership with the USG customer • Guiding IPT leads and cross-functional teams in program planning, scheduling, trade studies, design concepts, verification, and critical life cycle reviews • Ensuring program staffing is appropriate from an E&T perspective • Collaborating with Engineering Excellence management to ensure program milestones are successfully completed • Supporting and leading program technical reviews and participating in monthly E&T meetings, staff meetings, and other critical program activities • Communicating lessons learned and ensuring synergy across tasks with the entire Chief Engineer staff Key Responsibilities: • Provide end to end technical leadership for the product development process • Provide technical expertise and be the main Lockheed Martin point of contact with the USG customer Chief Engineer(s) • Provide technical leadership for design and development efforts, from system architecture through design and qualification • Develop and execute detailed program plans, schedules, and trade study analyses • Lead or support customer briefings, weekly IPT status updates, Technical Interchange Meetings, Technical Readiness Reviews, and other critical program reviews • Participate in Failure Review Boards, Risk Management, and Mission Success Reviews • Support technical reviews internally, with the customer, and external stakeholders, and at supplier locations Requirements: To be successful in this role, you must: • Have demonstrated extensive rocket system design experience and an in-depth understanding of rocket hardware and software/firmware, including rocket sensors, guidance systems, fuze systems, warheads, and propulsion systems • Have demonstrated experience in planning and leading technical solutions from proposal through all aspects of development including SRR, PDR, CDR, Qualification, System Verification & Test, FCA and transition to production • Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and a proven ability to lead technical efforts with cross-functional teams • Possess experience and initiative to ensure technical leadership and support for the development process • Show a strong understanding of Full Spectrum Leadership principles (technical, people, business, strategic). • Have excellent oral and written communication skills Why Join Us: We are looking for a collaborative and experienced leader to join our team. As the MGS Chief Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our team. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply. What We Offer: We are committed to supporting your growth and development, with mandatory training for growth into the Chief Engineer organization. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment. Location: This position is located in Dallas, TX and will require occasional domestic travel. The position will require on-site work with the ability to flex working hours. Basic Qualifications • Have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, with existing professional experience • Experience and demonstrated skillset with rocket systems/subsystems and design • Must possess ability to plan and lead the technical efforts associated with rocket systems/subsystems development, qualification, system integration, and flight tests • Candidate will be required to communicate technical status and issues internally to program leadership, technical leadership and functional leadership as well as externally to the USG customer • Must be available for occasional domestic travel • Candidate must have a Secret clearance Desired skills • An advanced degree in engineering from an accredited college or university is desired • Prior experience at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is highly desired • Working knowledge of dealing with subcontractors and subcontract technical management is a plus • Candidate should have wide experience/familiarity in collaborating with the Engineering & Technology functional organization • Ability to interface with the USG Customer office and global supply base • Ability to support technical reviews internally, with the customer, and external stakeholders, and at supplier locations • Experience in leading Failure Analysis and Failure Review Boards Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $139,600 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $160,500 - $278,300. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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