System Integration / Test Engineering Manager

JOB ID: 722802BR

Date posted: Apr. 07, 2026

Description:

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
The GPS Control Segment Sustainment II (GCS II) team is solving challenges in supporting our customer’s mission of delivering and sustaining reliable GPS capabilities to America's warfighters, allies and civil users; and we're looking for motivated self-driven leaders to join us.
This position supports the GCS II program in Colorado Springs. You will fill the role of engineering manager and provide direction and technical guidance to a team of approximately 20 engineers located at the Wooten campus.
You will be responsible for the following technical tasks:

• Responsible for daily operation of a multidisciplined team of HW engineers, SW developers, Systems Engineers, Integrators, and Testers as described below:

• Assist in directing maintenance of current ground control system products and systems at production and deployment sites

• Assist in directing development efforts for capability additions to products and systems at production and deployment sites

• Assign personnel to Projects through a Resource Allocation Board

• Responsible for working with facility personnel to allocate space for personnel.

• Responsible for ensuring personnel get training, accesses, and resources necessary to perform their job duties.

• Work with the GCS II EPM to ensure the team assigned tasks are successfully completed.

You will be responsible for the following leadership tasks:

• Administration of personnel including efficient allocation of resources and resource dynamics (adds, losses, training).

You will also be responsible for:

• Coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.

• Requesting support from higher level stakeholders in the areas of resource growth or reduction and resolution of Customer issues. The candidate will request support on issues that affect the safety, morale, and smooth operation of the workplace.

• Making daily decisions on resource tasking and organization reporting. The candidate will report weekly and monthly to senior stakeholders on accomplishments, issues, and resolutions. You will develop resource tasks and strategies. These decisions and recommendations will be made with minimal management oversight.

• Managing and assess the morale of their team. The individual will interpret Lockheed Martin Organization policies, processes and procedures as well as GCS II processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior formal leadership experience

• Prior experience with satellite ground control systems

• Recent proposal development experience

• US Citizenship Required. Active Secret Clearance Required to Start.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to forecast and manage program staffing

• Understanding of Development and Firm Fix Price contract implementation

• Top Secret clearance

• Ability to work in a team-oriented setting and independently as required, to achieve goals and targets in an exciting schedule driven environment

Experience in the following:

• Project management

• Proposals

• Agile

• GPS ground control or satellite operations experience

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:

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:

Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work 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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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.
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:

SPACE

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real 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.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

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