Sr. Staff Engineering Program Manager - Top Secret Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin
King of Prussia, PA
Description: WHAT WE'RE DOING
The U-2S aircraft provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance, day or night, in direct support of U.S. and allied forces. It delivers critical imagery and signals intelligence to decision makers throughout all phases of conflict, including peacetime indications and warnings, low-intensity conflict, and large-scale hostilities. Lockheed Martin (LM) provides the engineering disciplines to continually improve the avionics and ISR systems employed on the U-2S. The Aero Palmdale, Aero Fort Worth and RMS Valley Forge sites are actively involved in supporting upgrades to the U-2 platform capabilities. WHO WE ARE
The LM Valley Forge site Datalinks Team is currently supporting the following upgrades on the aircraft: Integrating a Tactical Data Link (Link 16) on the U-2S and developing the Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) for Link 16 radio control and tactical situational awareness, Electronic Warfare (EW) situational awareness and mission control flight displays. Conducting U-2 Avionic Tech Refresh (ATR) Testing; ATR is the umbrella U-2 modernization upgrade program, of which Link 16 is a part. In addition to Link 16, the ATR upgrades/testing includes the Primary Flight Display, Navigation Planning, non-Link 16 communication management, and sensor management. Outside of U-2, the The LM Valley Forge site supports datalinks efforts with LM Space Systems on the WILDFIRE program, and LM Aeronautics on the P29 program. THE WORK
This opening is for the engineering program manager (EPM) position on the Datalinks program and a career-building opportunity to interact on a daily basis with the Program Manager, program engineering team, customers, operational community team members, business development and LM RMS Engineering and Technology (E&T) Senior Managers and Leaders. Responsibilities for program technical execution will include:
Engineering technical, cost, and schedule performance and cost estimation
Providing timely and accurate projections of engineering resource requirements, to include Program technical staffing needs
Software/System Engineering efforts related to program execution and proposals
Ensures requirements and system design baseline are tracked, maintained, and verified
Works with PM to ensure organizational standard processes are adapted, approved, and followed
Leverages proven processes, lessons learned, and best practices from other parts of business or industry
In concert with the Line of Business (LOB) and/or Market Segment Chief Engineer, ensures program plans and technical baselines are consistent with Program Control processes and Modern Engineering Practices to include 1LMX/DX
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college, with 10 years or more of professional experience, 8 years of professional experience with a Masters degree, or equivalent experience/combined education
Broad background in all lifecycle phases of software/systems engineering along with engineering leadership experience
Strong risk management experience and expertise, including identification, mitigation and abatement planning, execution, and tracking
Strong cost account, earned value management (EVM), cost estimating, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) creation experience (EVM)
Strong oral and written communications skills
Demonstrated interpersonal, team-building skills, strong work ethic and self-motivation
Strong customer focus with a proven record of outstanding customer satisfaction
Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearance. Obtaining a clearance requires US citizenship.
Candidate will be based in Valley Forge, PA
Desired Skills:
Candidate preferred to have an existing active TS clearance to start
Experience with Independent Research and Development (IRAD) and Capital execution, planning, and spending
Operational experience with Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC)
Experience and familiarity with Datalinks customer, operational community, and program stakeholders
Knowledge of emerging software/system engineering practices (e.g., software factory and experience in adopting and implementing key practices)
Ability to direct and oversee engineers supporting multiple semi-unrelated projects in several technical disciplines
Experience with Link-16/Tactical Data Link
UI/UX design experience
Pilot/user interface design experience
Experience with operational equipment testing
Demonstrated experience in driving data informed change in support of improving affordability and quality
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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 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, youre 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: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Posted 2026-07-24
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