Aeronautical Engineer Senior Manager - Level 6

Description: You will be the Deputy to the Director of Air Vehicle Engineering for a classified portfolio of programs.
Our team is responsible for delivering technically sound engineering on time and on schedule across a portfolio of programs. You will help ensure lean, schedule‑driven execution, maintain technical integrity, and coordinate with a broad set of internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Be Doing:
As the Deputy Air Vehicle Lead you will assist with the guidance and management of a large, full scope engineering team that provides engineering products to multiple programs. You will take responsibility for planning and oversight of major segments of work, and stand in for the Director on matters covering technical, cost, and schedule performance within the portfolio.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Planning engineering tasking and managing the execution of engineering work scope in accordance with the portfolio requirements.
• Using earned‑value techniques and reporting tools to drive lean, schedule‑driven execution.
• Coordinating staffing, organization, and control of Air Vehicle engineering personnel across the portfolio, aligning activities with diverse stakeholder groups and multiple site locations.
• Overseeing technical adequacy, resource allocations, and tactical support plans for material‑review engineers, while maintaining clear written and verbal communication and traveling domestically as needed to support program milestones.
• Assisting the Director with general oversight and management of the team. Ensuring Air Vehicle engineering tasks are captured and managed. Supporting proposal development, Communicating status and challenges to senior leaders, Driving continuous improvement initiatives, and other engineering integration activities.

What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are
You are a seasoned engineering leader with deep technical expertise in air vehicle systems, proven ability to manage large, multi‑disciplinary teams, and a track record of delivering complex programs on schedule and within budget. You excel at stakeholder communication, data‑driven decision making, and fostering continuous improvement. Your collaborative mindset and strategic vision make you an ideal partner for senior leadership.

Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is will be in Fort Worth, TX or Palmdale, CA.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a STEM discipline
• Experience leading professional engineering staff in a formal leadership role
• Experience with proposals and control account management
• Hands-on experience developing and fielding air or space systems
• CAM training and certification
Desired Skills:
More than 15 years of relevant experience in air or space vehicle development, including design, production, test, and sustainment
• Experience with all phases of the air or space vehicle lifecycle
• Experience with multiple aerospace platforms
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience engaging and presenting at the executive level internally and externally
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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
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 $144,600 - $255,070. 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 $166,400 - $288,305. 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.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First