Next Generation Launchers Technical Director

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Moorestown
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence. The Next Generation Launchers (NGL) Technical Director will lead the architecture and execution of NGL programs—including the Common Autonomous Multi Missile Launcher (CAML), Next Generation Launchers, and Hypersonic Launcher—serving customers in the U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency, and U.S. Navy. This role ensures launcher system designs meet stringent requirements, oversees engineering teams to achieve technical milestones, and serves as the primary technical liaison with program customers. In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the future of U.S. missile launcher technology, delivering innovative solutions that directly support national defense and empower warfighters across multiple services. THE WORK In this role you will: • Architect launcher system architectures that satisfy unique customer requirements across Army, MDA, and Navy programs. • Guide engineering Integrated Product Teams to develop technical work products and meet milestone schedules. • Lead technical reviews, integration working groups, configuration control boards, and failure review boards as the primary technical liaison. • Coordinate resource planning to ensure technical staffing and expertise are aligned with program needs. • Ensure technical integrity of launcher products through rigorous oversight and risk management. • Collaborate with Mission Systems & Weapons Chief Engineers, Program Managers, Production, and cross functional teams to align technical solutions with overall program objectives. WHO YOU ARE You are a strategic technical leader with deep expertise in missile launcher system architecture and a proven ability to steer cross functional engineering teams toward successful milestone delivery. You excel at influencing senior customers, managing complex technical reviews, and ensuring the integrity of high stakes defense programs. WHY JOIN US In this role you will have the opportunity to shape cutting edge launcher capabilities that protect national security and advance hypersonic and multi missile technologies for our warfighters. Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. NOTE: This position requires the ability to travel to various customer sites, testing facilities, and overseas locations. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline. - 8 years of progressive experience in system engineering. - Demonstrated ability leading cross-disciplinary - engineering teams. - Strong understanding of product development processes. - Proficiency in earned value, schedule, cost, and risk management techniques. - Experience with cost estimating / proposal development. - Demonstrated success delivering complex, high risk programs on schedule and within performance / cost constraints. - Willingness to travel up to 25 % (including customer sites, testing facilities, and overseas locations). - Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET level Desired skills - Excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at both programmatic and technical levels with subordinates, peers, senior management levels and customers. - Exceptional written and oral communication—able to produce clear technical documentation, brief senior customers, and present complex concepts succinctly. - Military product development and customer experience including Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, US Navy, US Army and/or Marines - Knowledge of Digital Transformation (DX) principles and ability to drive implementation of improvements. - Knowledge of Vertical Launching Systems, Expeditionary Launching System, and Advanced Launcher Products. - Knowledge of Command and Control Systems, including weapons control systems and interfaces. - Advanced degree 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. 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.

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