Test Engineering Manager
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
The story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the perseverance to fail, to try again and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission results has been ingrained in our culture. It is that passion combined with a strategic focus on ever changing global opportunities that shapes our path forward.
What You Will Be Doing
As a premier systems integrator, Lockheed Martin puts it all together to create an integrated system of systems where the value of the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
As the F35 Integrated Systems Test Engineering Manager, you will lead the Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE) team responsible for validating F-35 on-board electrical and avionics aircraft systems to engineering requirements prior to flight at the Fort Worth factory. In addition, this position will provide technical support to the Italy & Japan Final Assembly Check Out (FACOs) and provide Production Engineering Enterprise support as needed. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing:
• Development & maintenance of System Checkout Procedures (SCOP) and test processes
• Test equipment design, development, calibration, maintenance and repair
• Test preparation, performance and post-test operations in support of daily production/delivery operations requirements
• Continuous process improvement and providing technical support for root cause & corrective action
• Supporting MTE Digital Transformation (DX) initiatives
Leadership duties include:
• Short & long term personnel and resource planning to support program requirements
• Support customer, program and senior management reviews
• Selection and hiring of staff, including staff development & training
• Performance feedback, evaluations, merit planning, career planning & promotions
• Personnel & hardware safety
This is a full-time on-site position.
A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.
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 Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with 5th Generation Aircraft
• Experience leading a team of professional & skilled individuals, interfacing with a diverse team of manufacturing, engineering, quality, &/or customer organizations
• Experience with Business Metrics to drive performance (cost, schedule, quality)
• Organization skills &/or planning/problem-solving expertise
Desired Skills:
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
• Experience and working knowledge of F35 integrated systems, SWIFT operations, test equipment development/procurement/maintenance, test performance, test data assessment, root cause corrective action
• Experience with cyber security requirements and program area controls
• Experience with Project Management, CAM, EVMS
• Experience in developing & presenting program management level briefings
• Strategic Planning / Vision
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 worlds 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: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
• Experience and working knowledge of F35 integrated systems, SWIFT operations, test equipment development/procurement/maintenance, test performance, test data assessment, root cause corrective action
• Experience with cyber security requirements and program area controls
• Experience with Project Management, CAM, EVMS
• Experience in developing & presenting program management level briefings
• Strategic Planning / Vision
Job Ident #:
60112120496
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