MGSE Associate Manager
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 716402BR Date posted: Jan. 29, 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.
Come work with multidisciplinary engineers focused on delivering world class Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE). As the MGSE Associate Manager the selected candidate will be responsible for the management and technical leadership of the MGSE team providing solutions for classified programs. The team is a diverse work force responsible for the development, design, fabrication, test, and delivery of Special Tooling, MGSE hardware and Mechanical test equipment. The candidate will be required to work closely with internal and external teams to lead this dynamic, customer-oriented organization and drive, develop or champion resolutions to overcome technical challenges and ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are maintained.
Responsibilities:
Managing the MGSE team with new designs and upgrades, production support, and new business proposals
Cost, schedule, and technical commitments for different classified programs
Provide weekly and monthly status updates including presenting to senior and executive leadership
Mentoring and development of subordinates
Provide active/direct support to select design activities (75%) while not performing Associate Manager tasks (25%)
Basic Qualifications:
Position requires special access to programs requiring the selected candidate to be a US Citizen.
Experience in development of Special Tooling (ST) or MGSE such as any of the following: Large Structure Steel, work platforms, lifting structures, or machine design mechanisms.
Proven ability to lead and work in a collaborative manner to arrive at solutions that support the objectives of the organization and customer
Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and leverage effective Customer/Program relationships
Proficient capabilities with engineering design CAD tools (such as Creo, Zuken, etc.) and model-based product definition.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5.
Ability to travel (
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.
Come work with multidisciplinary engineers focused on delivering world class Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE). As the MGSE Associate Manager the selected candidate will be responsible for the management and technical leadership of the MGSE team providing solutions for classified programs. The team is a diverse work force responsible for the development, design, fabrication, test, and delivery of Special Tooling, MGSE hardware and Mechanical test equipment. The candidate will be required to work closely with internal and external teams to lead this dynamic, customer-oriented organization and drive, develop or champion resolutions to overcome technical challenges and ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are maintained.
Responsibilities:
Managing the MGSE team with new designs and upgrades, production support, and new business proposals
Cost, schedule, and technical commitments for different classified programs
Provide weekly and monthly status updates including presenting to senior and executive leadership
Mentoring and development of subordinates
Provide active/direct support to select design activities (75%) while not performing Associate Manager tasks (25%)
Basic Qualifications:
Position requires special access to programs requiring the selected candidate to be a US Citizen.
Experience in development of Special Tooling (ST) or MGSE such as any of the following: Large Structure Steel, work platforms, lifting structures, or machine design mechanisms.
Proven ability to lead and work in a collaborative manner to arrive at solutions that support the objectives of the organization and customer
Demonstrated ability to develop, maintain and leverage effective Customer/Program relationships
Proficient capabilities with engineering design CAD tools (such as Creo, Zuken, etc.) and model-based product definition.
Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5.
Ability to travel (
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