{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"374cce1d24d495c7d9bd4e49","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/374cce1d24d495c7d9bd4e49","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/374cce1d24d495c7d9bd4e49","title":"Associate Manager Systems Engineering","description":"JOB ID: 727527BR\nDate posted: May. 19, 2026\n\nDescription:\nWHO WE ARE\n\nLockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.\n\nTHE WORK\n\nThe Associate Manager Systems Engineering is a multi-discipline role and reports directly to the C-130J MATS TSSC Engineering Manager. Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for fielded Aircrew and Maintenance Training Devices. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.\n\nConsult on the design, development, integration, and analysis of classified computing systems with the programs and information systems security manager (ISSM). Assist with self-inspection reviews. Assist in conducting comprehensive investigation of computer security incidents, coordinating with other organizations for expertise.\n\nPerforms/analyzes pre-certification checks and supports all government Aircrew & Maintenance Training Device Certifications. Performs testing/recheck on all device discrepancies, and coordinates & performs the QA testing of Design Changes prior to Government acceptance. Point Of Contact for engineers, Configuration Management and the Government customer for DC resolution.\n\nEnsures proper application of Design Changes (DC) in order to sustain a standardized fleet of devices. Maintains traceability to customer requirements, and configuration/version control for all products. Analyzes system configuration to determine applicability of DCs. Coordinates with Engineering to develop tailored, compatible training loads on a quarterly basis for each site/device. Delivers/installs software upgrades, facilitates testing and customer acceptance. Maintains and installs current, standardized Visual and Radar Databases across entire fleet of ATDs.\n\nDevelops/delivers metrics to management and customers in order to support data-driven decisions. Develops/implements processes across the enterprise focusing on synergy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Tracks CDRL deadlines. Coordinates with responsible managers for timely delivery. Ensures proper documentation, and posting to proper repositories. Coordinates customer comments as necessary and rectifies deficiencies when needed.\n\nSupport Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) Operations to include pre site plans, delivery, and sustainment.\n\nProfessional presentation skills, written communications and excellent computer skills required. Candidate must be familiar with Microsoft, Linux operating Systems as well standard Microsoft and Adobe applications, be a self-starter, a disciplined worker and have a professional reputation for integrity. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\n\nIn this role you will:\n\nDevelop & execute strategic roadmap aligned with program goals.\nRecruit, mentor, and retain high performing talent, conduct performance reviews.\nOwn end to end delivery; apply Lean/Agile for operational excellence.\nManage budget, forecasting, and cost control.\nServe as primary liaison to internal/external stakeholders; communicate risks & opportunities.\nEnsure compliance with regulations; mitigate operational risks.\nChampion innovation: provide technical guidance where needed.\nDeliver performance dashboards and executive briefings.\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nAbility to develop documentation, instructions, and presentations required.\nShould be familiar with military and industry configuration management standards.\nMust work well independently and in-group settings.\nMust be capable of attaining a SECRET clearance.\nMicrosoft Windows 10/11 experience.\nProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.\nInternational and Domestic travel is required.\nMust have or be able to obtain and maintain the minimum certification requirements as directed in DoD Directive 8570.01M to an IAM level 1, i.e. Comptia’s Security+ certification or equivalent.\nExperience supporting Cybersecurity activities as a Cybersecurity Engineer, Systems Administrator or Information Systems Engineer and be familiar with the NIST and RMF Certification & Accreditation.\nMust be familiar with Hardening & Mitigation Processes as well as implementation of the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) as well as other industry security best practices.\nExcellent Information Technology and computer skills with a broad technical background having sound knowledge in routing, switching and other networking components.\nCan Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation.\nDesired Skills:\n\nDistributed Mission Operations (DMO) Experience\nExtensive experience with: Nessus Security Center, McAfee EPO, eSTIG, etc.\nUnderstanding of database management and backups.\nSQL and Transact SQL (T-SQL) query writing, execution, and tuning.\nCrystal Reports and/or MS SQL Server Reporting Services.\n\nKnowledge of the NIST Risk Management Framework\nWorking knowledge of Configuration Management software desired.\nFamiliarity with C-130J simulator systems preferred.\nUnderstanding of networking concepts and cybersecurity related tools to include, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and vulnerability scanners.\nProficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, required and Visio desired.\nKnowledge of tracking software such as Jira, and source code/version control management in GitHub operations desired.\nAbility to develop software scripts for Windows/Unix environments.\nLanguages could consist of Unix Shell Script, Linux, MS Visual Basic, MS Visual C++ and others.\nSystem Security Plan Development.\nOther relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Linux).\nNetworking or System Administration experience.\nCOMSEC knowledge\nExperience working in a simulator environment.\nCurrent DoD Security Clearance.\nSecurity Clearance Statement:\nThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.\n\nClearance Level:\nSecret\n\nOther Important Information You Should Know\n\nExpression of Interest:\nBy 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.\n\nAbility to Work Remotely:\nOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.\n\nWork Schedules:\nLockheed 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.\n\nSchedule for this Position:\n9x80 every other Friday off\nLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.\nThe 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.\nAt 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nExperience Level:\nExperienced Professional\n\nBusiness Unit:\nRMS\n\nRelocation Available:\nNo\n\nCareer Area:\nSystems Engineering: Other\n\nType:\nFull-Time\n\nShift:\nFirst\n\nAt Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.\nPioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.\nUnited By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.\nReal Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.\nYour Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.\nEmpowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.\nHere, the possibilities are endless because we offer:\nFlexible Schedules, dependent on role\nLevels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management\nLocations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions","company":"Lockheed Martin","rawCompany":"lockheedmarti","city":"Tampa","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-19T14:46:48.548Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Manager Systems Engineering","description":"JOB ID: 727527BR\nDate posted: May. 19, 2026\n\nDescription:\nWHO WE ARE\n\nLockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.\n\nTHE WORK\n\nThe Associate Manager Systems Engineering is a multi-discipline role and reports directly to the C-130J MATS TSSC Engineering Manager. Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for fielded Aircrew and Maintenance Training Devices. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.\n\nConsult on the design, development, integration, and analysis of classified computing systems with the programs and information systems security manager (ISSM). Assist with self-inspection reviews. Assist in conducting comprehensive investigation of computer security incidents, coordinating with other organizations for expertise.\n\nPerforms/analyzes pre-certification checks and supports all government Aircrew & Maintenance Training Device Certifications. Performs testing/recheck on all device discrepancies, and coordinates & performs the QA testing of Design Changes prior to Government acceptance. Point Of Contact for engineers, Configuration Management and the Government customer for DC resolution.\n\nEnsures proper application of Design Changes (DC) in order to sustain a standardized fleet of devices. Maintains traceability to customer requirements, and configuration/version control for all products. Analyzes system configuration to determine applicability of DCs. Coordinates with Engineering to develop tailored, compatible training loads on a quarterly basis for each site/device. Delivers/installs software upgrades, facilitates testing and customer acceptance. Maintains and installs current, standardized Visual and Radar Databases across entire fleet of ATDs.\n\nDevelops/delivers metrics to management and customers in order to support data-driven decisions. Develops/implements processes across the enterprise focusing on synergy, efficiency, and effectiveness. Tracks CDRL deadlines. Coordinates with responsible managers for timely delivery. Ensures proper documentation, and posting to proper repositories. Coordinates customer comments as necessary and rectifies deficiencies when needed.\n\nSupport Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) Operations to include pre site plans, delivery, and sustainment.\n\nProfessional presentation skills, written communications and excellent computer skills required. Candidate must be familiar with Microsoft, Linux operating Systems as well standard Microsoft and Adobe applications, be a self-starter, a disciplined worker and have a professional reputation for integrity. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\n\nIn this role you will:\n\nDevelop & execute strategic roadmap aligned with program goals.\nRecruit, mentor, and retain high performing talent, conduct performance reviews.\nOwn end to end delivery; apply Lean/Agile for operational excellence.\nManage budget, forecasting, and cost control.\nServe as primary liaison to internal/external stakeholders; communicate risks & opportunities.\nEnsure compliance with regulations; mitigate operational risks.\nChampion innovation: provide technical guidance where needed.\nDeliver performance dashboards and executive briefings.\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nAbility to develop documentation, instructions, and presentations required.\nShould be familiar with military and industry configuration management standards.\nMust work well independently and in-group settings.\nMust be capable of attaining a SECRET clearance.\nMicrosoft Windows 10/11 experience.\nProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.\nInternational and Domestic travel is required.\nMust have or be able to obtain and maintain the minimum certification requirements as directed in DoD Directive 8570.01M to an IAM level 1, i.e. Comptia’s Security+ certification or equivalent.\nExperience supporting Cybersecurity activities as a Cybersecurity Engineer, Systems Administrator or Information Systems Engineer and be familiar with the NIST and RMF Certification & Accreditation.\nMust be familiar with Hardening & Mitigation Processes as well as implementation of the Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) as well as other industry security best practices.\nExcellent Information Technology and computer skills with a broad technical background having sound knowledge in routing, switching and other networking components.\nCan Perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation.\nDesired Skills:\n\nDistributed Mission Operations (DMO) Experience\nExtensive experience with: Nessus Security Center, McAfee EPO, eSTIG, etc.\nUnderstanding of database management and backups.\nSQL and Transact SQL (T-SQL) query writing, execution, and tuning.\nCrystal Reports and/or MS SQL Server Reporting Services.\n\nKnowledge of the NIST Risk Management Framework\nWorking knowledge of Configuration Management software desired.\nFamiliarity with C-130J simulator systems preferred.\nUnderstanding of networking concepts and cybersecurity related tools to include, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), and vulnerability scanners.\nProficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, required and Visio desired.\nKnowledge of tracking software such as Jira, and source code/version control management in GitHub operations desired.\nAbility to develop software scripts for Windows/Unix environments.\nLanguages could consist of Unix Shell Script, Linux, MS Visual Basic, MS Visual C++ and others.\nSystem Security Plan Development.\nOther relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Linux).\nNetworking or System Administration experience.\nCOMSEC knowledge\nExperience working in a simulator environment.\nCurrent DoD Security Clearance.\nSecurity Clearance Statement:\nThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.\n\nClearance Level:\nSecret\n\nOther Important Information You Should Know\n\nExpression of Interest:\nBy 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.\n\nAbility to Work Remotely:\nOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.\n\nWork Schedules:\nLockheed 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.\n\nSchedule for this Position:\n9x80 every other Friday off\nLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.\nThe 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.\nAt 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nExperience Level:\nExperienced Professional\n\nBusiness Unit:\nRMS\n\nRelocation Available:\nNo\n\nCareer Area:\nSystems Engineering: Other\n\nType:\nFull-Time\n\nShift:\nFirst\n\nAt Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.\nPioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.\nUnited By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.\nReal Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.\nYour Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.\nEmpowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.\nHere, the possibilities are endless because we offer:\nFlexible Schedules, dependent on role\nLevels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management\nLocations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions","datePosted":"2026-07-19T14:46:48.548Z","dateModified":"2026-07-19T14:46:48.548Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lockheed Martin","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tampa","addressRegion":"FL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"374cce1d24d495c7d9bd4e49"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/374cce1d24d495c7d9bd4e49"}}