Systems Engineer Staff, Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead - Level 4

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

You will be a Systems Engineer Staff, Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead - Level 4. What You Will Be Doing As a Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4, you will be a Degrader Action Cell (DAC) Lead. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Investigating and analyzing performance degraders, reviewing supply chain posture, parts inventory, Monthly Demand Rates (MDR), Repair Cycle Times (RCT), consumption rates, field failures, and maintenance practices to recommend actionable solutions. Leading cross-functional projects focused on sustainment improvements and cost-reduction initiatives for the U-2 fleet. Monitoring and maintaining projects and schedules. Developing Return To Green (RTG) plans for the U-2 Keep ‘Em Flying (KEF) Cell. Setting up meetings and reviews with stakeholders. Providing parts Line of Balance status, developing project reports, and maintaining metrics for leadership. Key Responsibilities Responsibilities will include but are not limited to: - Leading cross-functional projects focused on sustainment improvements and cost-reduction initiatives for the U-2 fleet. - Focus on supply and inventory postures. Maintaining parts to support fleet availability. - Understanding of fleet performance metrics, including Supply (NMCS), Maintenance (NMCM), Aircraft Availability (AA), and Mission Capable (MC) Rates - Investigating and analyzing performance degraders, supply chain posture, and maintenance practices to recommend actionable solutions. - Supporting the development and optimization of maintenance plans, including updates to existing procedures and documentation. Using Monthly Demand Rates, vendor Repair Cycle Times, operating location Asset Postures, and consumption rates to develop Return To Green plans for aircraft availability. - Driving project lifecycles end-to-end — from identification and triage, through solution development, implementation, and closure. - Preparing and delivering high-level briefings to executive leadership and other key stakeholders. - Clearly communicating technical analysis, project impacts, associated risks/opportunities, expected efficiencies, and Return To Green Plans. Further Information About This Opportunity This position will be based in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. Basic Qualifications • Holds an active DoD Secret Clearance with CV date in the last 5 years. Must be a U.S. Citizen. • Holds a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, OR equivalent combination of technical education and/or aircraft experience. • Demonstrated use and understanding of Project Management and/or technical Skills to lead and conduct analysis of complex sustainment, engineering, or supply chain issues. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to meet program or project schedule milestones. • Demonstrated Supply, Logistics, or Maintenance experience. Desired skills Experience with Root Cause, Corrective Actions (Six Sigma), failure analysis, Keep ‘Em Flying Cells, or field logistics support. Understanding of Aircraft performance metrics, Supply status reporting and parts performance indicators (Production/Maintenance Control). Experience with analysis tools, SFM, SAP, data management, ALMSS/CALMSS, or comparative analysis. Proficient with work flow management tools (Jira, Confluence, Tableau). 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 Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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 $125,600 - $217,695. 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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