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**Description:** You will be the Vehicle Management System /(VMS/) Hardware Lead /- Level 5 for the Vehicle Management Systems /(VMS/) team which is responsible for avionics architecture, vehicle management systems, guidance and navigation, external radio communications, and air data system/. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Vehicle Management System /(VMS/) Hardware Lead /- Level 5 you will be responsible for leading a large team, driving cross‑functional collaboration, and influencing senior stakeholders/. Your responsibilities will include: /- Define and execute hardware architecture strategy for VMS/. /- Lead design, development, and test efforts for VMS hardware components/. /- Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration with guidance, navigation, and communications subsystems/. /- Mentor and develop engineers, fostering technical excellence/. /- Engage senior leadership to align technical direction with program objectives/. **What's In It For You** We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options/. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here/. /(Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you/. **Who You Are** A collaborative technical leader with deep experience in avionics hardware, proven ability to manage large engineering teams, and strong communication skills to influence senior stakeholders/. You thrive in complex, mission‑critical environments and are driven to deliver impactful solutions/. **Further Information About This Opportunity** **This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale/.** MUST BE A U/.S/. CITIZEN /- This position is located at a facility that requires special access/. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start/. **Basic Qualifications:** /- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field /- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in avionics hardware and embedded software development; at least 3 years in a senior technical leadership role /- Proven expertise in DO 178C /(software/) and DO 254 /(hardware/) life cycle processes /- Proficiency with C/C/+/+, Python, and/or model based development /(CAMEO/MATLAB/Simulink/) /- Deep knowledge of avionics architecture including vehicle management systems, guidance and navigation, external radio communications, and/or air data system **Desired Skills:** /- Master's or Ph/.D/. in a relevant discipline /- Familiarity with safety critical analysis /(FMEA, FMECA/) and application to development efforts /- Prior experience on prototype, experimental, or developmental classified programs /- Deep knowledge of the full development cycle with particular emphasis on supplier qualification testing and system checkouts /(SCOs/) on prototype or low/-rate production programs /- Demonstrated ability to lead large, matrixed teams, drive cross functional collaboration, and influence senior stakeholders **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:** Onsite Full/-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility/. **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 **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 $122,900 /- $216,660/. 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 $141,300 /- $244,835/. 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/. **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/. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Aeronautical Engineering **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First