Head of testing

Requisition ID: 15093ERP Eligible?: YesERP amount: $7,500Relocation: PossibleType: LeaderShift: 1Clearance Prior to Start: NoneFinal Clearance: SecretPay Transparency: $104,900.00 - $194,700.00Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalFT/PT/Casual: FullTimeDepartment: LM Aeronautics Co- Fort WorthBusiness Unit: LM Aeronautics Co- Fort WorthStandard Job DescriptionManages the design, development, and testing of a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts. Directs establishment of structural specifications, performance of stress analysis, and performance testing. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.This position is for a first line manager of the F-35 Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) detail design team, part of Test & Evaluation, located in Fort Worth, TX. The team is responsible for generating detailed engineering documentation that drives fabrication, kitting, and installation of airborne systems that collect data during F-35 flight test missions. This manager position will lead a team of mechanical and/or electrical engineers and have OBS responsibilities over a small portfolio of F-35 FTI projects. Additionally, this role is expected to maintain 60-70% direct tasking to include, but not limited to, project lead duties, engineering reviews, detail design assignments, and aircraft modification oversight. 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; and process development/improvement. This role also requires frequent coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including the flight test engineer community, flight instrumentation operations engineers, engineering planners, flight test instrumentation fabrication personnel, program management, and the customer. Minimal travel may be required.Basic QualificationsBachelor'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 InstrumentationExperience as a team leadExperience working with suppliers/customersDesired SkillsF-35 Line of Business familiarityExperience with F-35 design tools and processes (CATIA v5 or similar, PDM, VAS, etc)Excellent communication/organizational skillsExperience with Earned Value Management policies and practicesAbility to demonstrate the five imperatives of Full Spectrum Leadership: shape the future, build effective relationships, energize the team, deliver results, and model personal excellencePay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (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.