Lori Kahn
Systems Engineering Manager | Women’s Advocate | STEM Role Model
- Role
- Systems Engineering and Integration Manager at Lockheed Martin
- Location
- San Jose, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lori Kahn
25+ Years of Driving Execution in the Space IndustryI specialize in moving the needle on space-related projects of national importance by doing one thing exceptionally well: eliminating friction. Whether as a Systems Engineering Manager, Subcontract PM, or Deputy Product Manager, I bridge the gap between complex engineering requirements and stakeholder expectations.Core Competencies-Systems Integration: Expert in requirements, verification, and risk management-Conflict Resolution: Navigating complex interfaces to reduce time-to-closure-Decision Governance: Gathering diverse stakeholder input to ensure delivery meets expectations-Team Leadership: Mentoring and leading high-performing Systems Integrators.STEM Advocacy & Global Mentorship:I am deeply committed to empowering the next generation of women in STEM-Society of Women Engineers: FY26 Chair, Sections and Affiliates Support Working Group-TechWomen: Global Mentor since 2014 (Africa, Middle East, Central Asia)-FIRST Robotics: Co-lead mentor and SWENext Club Counselor for FRC 2813 & FRC 2854.Let’s connect to discuss systems engineering, leadership, or STEM outreach.
Experience
Systems Engineering and Integration Manager
Jul 2020 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US
Education
Arizona State University
Master of Science, Physics and Astronomy
1993 — 1996
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Astronomy and Physics
1988 — 1992
Stanford University
Certificate, Spacecraft Design and Operation Proficiency
2003 — 2003
Skills
- Requirements Analysis
- System Design
- Risk Management
- Integration
- Configuration Management
- System Verification
- Subcontracts Management
- Earned Value Management
- Trade Studies
- System Requirements
- Project Management
- Technical Leadership
- Proposal Writing
- Large Systems Integration
- Engineering Management
- Program Management
- Avionics
- Leadership
- Dod
- Spacecraft
- Requirements Management
- U.s. Department of Defense
- Systems Engineering
- Systems Design
- Security Clearance
- Satellite
- Team Leadership
- Design Review
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Space Systems
- Aerospace Engineering
- Requirements Verification
- Engineering
- Aerospace
- Telelogic Doors
- Defense
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