F-35 Flight Test Instrumentation System Design Manager

Description: This position is for a first line L-5 manager of the F-35 Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) System Design team, part of Test & Evaluation, located in Fort Worth, TX. The team is responsible for orchestrating the FTI System Design to meet data collection requirements for F-35 flight testing.

This manager position will lead a team of system design engineers and have OBS responsibilities over the entirety of F-35 FTI projects. Additionally, this role is expected to maintain 50% direct tasking to include, but not limited to, project lead duties, engineering reviews, system design assignments, and FTI System Development oversight from requirements definition to final delivery. Leadership responsibilities will include: review and maintenance of earned value metrics; development and maintenance of project-specific performance metrics; bid and proposal development and review; individual contributor performance assessments, recognition, and disciplinary actions; recruitment, selection, and training; discipline-specific competency development; process development/improvement. This role also requires frequent coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including the flight test engineer community, flight instrumentation detail designers, engineering planners, flight test instrumentation fabrication personnel, program management, and the JPO customer. Minimal travel may be required.

**Must be a US Citizen due to program clearance needed and requires special access**

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

• Experience working with Flight Test Instrumentation

• Experience as a team lead

• Experience working with suppliers/customers

Desired Skills:

• F-35 Line of Business familiarity

• Familiarity with F-35 design tools and processes (CATIA v5 or similar, PDM, VAS, etc)

• Excellent communication/organizational skills

• Experience with Earned Value Management policies and practices

• Ability to demonstrate the five imperatives of Full Spectrum Leadership: shape the future, build effective relationships, energize the team, deliver results, and model personal excellence

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First