Air & Commercial Solutions Market Segment Chief Engineering Director

Job ID: 705304BR

Date posted: Oct. 20, 2025

Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

Rotary and Mission Systems' Training, Logistics & Simulation (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin's center of excellence for training, logistics and simulation products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international customers around the world. Based in Orlando, TLS develops programs that teach service men and women skills to accomplish their most challenging missions - flying the world's most advanced fighter aircraft, navigating ships and driving armored vehicles. TLS is the corporation's hub for simulation, extended reality, live-virtual-constructive capabilities, advanced training devices and full-service training programs. TLS also provides sustainment services such as supply chain and logistics IT solutions, spares and repairs, as well as automated test and support equipment.

THE WORK

Within TLS Engineering & Technology (E&T), we're driving forward strategic initiatives that link our technological advancements directly to business success. As the Air & Commercial Solutions (ACS) market segment chief engineering director, for the TLS line of business, you will lead ACS' full lifecycle of technical development and execution. The ideal candidate must thrive at the intersection of technology and people leadership, for a dynamic, growing business. This role will report to the Vice President Chief Engineer for TLS.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a strategic thinker with a strong background in creating a vision, building a multi-disciplinary engineering team, and executing on strategic priorities in support of the business. Your experience with program growth and technical execution will be crucial. You excel in building a business case and advancing engineering capabilities in line with business goals. Your ability to work collaboratively across various levels of the organization makes you a key player in setting the business on a path to success.

WHY JOIN US

Joining TLS E&T means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and strategic growth. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of our technology and business practices, working closely with top executives and industry leaders. We offer a collaborative environment that encourages professional development and the pursuit of excellence. Your contributions will directly impact the success and advancement of our business, making a significant difference in our industry.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Lead the overall development and implementation of the market segment technical strategy and product development approach
• Lead the technical, cost, and schedule execution of all market segment programs and pursuits
• Drive a culture of technical innovation across the market segment organization
• Drive common solutions across the market segment technical solution set through strategic product roadmap development & execution, with a goal to extend and connect that strategy to TLS, RMS, and LM
• Assess risk and implement root cause/corrective action plans, defining mitigation strategies and leading the organization through change
• Apply technical curiosity to ensure critical thinking is applied to solve complex challenges
• Lead and assess talent and organizational needs, team constructs and define a vision and priorities for all members of the E&T function. Provide clear requirements to other functions and subcontractors on what requirements need to be met to achieve successful technical execution
• The above must be achieved through partnering with the market segment program leadership, the TLS Engineering and Technology (E&T), and the TLS Center of Excellence (COE) leadership teams

This role will be located in Orlando, Florida with the opportunity to telework less than 50% of the time. The role includes 20% domestic and international travel.

Basic Qualifications:

• 15+ years of multi-disciplinary technical experience
• Demonstrated program technical execution experience
• Demonstrated ability to create a vision, build a team, and execute on that vision to create business value
• Experience leading large teams and demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience managing a complex portfolio of programs and contracts in various lifecycle phases
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance
• Ability to travel 20% including domestic and international

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related skill area; Advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated executive presence and strong communication skills at all levels
• Proven experience leading teams with Agile or DevSecOps methodologies
• Experience with RMS TLS or familiarly with our products and services
• Strategy / Roadmap development experience
• Proposal development / capture leadership experience
• Experience leading product lines or early Technology Readiness Level (TRL) product transitions

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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 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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First