Flight Test Leader (Level 5)

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate Full Spectrum Leadership imperatives
• Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college in a STEM related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education with commensurate years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including task planning, budget management, or employee development and mentoring
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, emotional intelligence, strong work ethic, and self-motivation
• Working knowledge of Flight Test methodology, AeroCodes, and processes

We areLockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products.

This position is for a Flight Test Engineering Leader, a senior member of an ADP Flight Test Engineering team, providing support for all flight test activity from laboratory, to ground test, to flight and then moving to the test location. You'll be responsible for managing the entire test program Team for a classified ADP program. The candidate will be part of a fast paced, dynamic environment exploring state of the art technical solutions. This Flight Test Leader will be tasked across the full flight test life cycle.

Travel, overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work may be required.

You'll may find yourself managing budgets for the test arena while in test phase.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What’s In It For You

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

Engineering Aeronautics

Desired Skills

• Ability to multi-task across technical and non-technical environments
• Ability to communicate both up and down the chain
• Adaptable, Flexible, Professional
• Attention to detail
• A wide breadth of knowledge related to testing of all kinds
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Developed soft-skills
• The ability to work alone or in a group setting

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.