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Lockheed Martin Flight Test Control Engineering Manager (Level 5) in NAS Pax River, Maryland
Description: We are Lockheed Martin
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless.
First line manager within the Test Operations (Test Ops) Department, motivated to inspire, develop, encourage and support the Flight Test Control Engineer (FTCE) team in pursuit of F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF) flight test activities at NAS PAX River, MD.
Responsibilities include:
- On-site leadership oversight of all FTCEs, ensuring adherence to configuration control protocols, standard work and process/procedure discipline in accordance with the JSF Operating Guides (JOGs) and PAX ITF Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- As Test Ops interface between Engineering and Maintenance, coordinates de-confliction of mods and planned maintenance across aircraft execution plans
- Coordination of aircraft mods/planned maintenance into overall weekly, 6-week and longer term roadmaps with the Mod Planning team, Maintenance, Flight Test Engineering and Flight Test Instrumentation teams.
- Maintaining FTCE training requirements and ensuring they are met for all FTCEs.
- Coordination of complex troubleshooting efforts with Engineering and Maintenance.
- Coordination of major instrumentation installations/reconfigurations with Sr. Management, Flight Test Instrumentation, Maintenance, and Flight Test Engineering teams.
- Addressing the infrastructure needs (IT, security needs, work space, and seating) of Test Ops FTCE personnel.
- Demonstrating/promoting an inclusive work environment that encourages employee involvement, initiative and accountability.
- Mentoring and development of all FTCEs commensurate with their career goals and aspirations.
- Candidate may be developed to act for or fill-in for Test Ops Senior Manager during absences.
- Develop strong, collaborative working relationship with peer managers within Test Ops and other adjacent Departments such as Maintenance, Air Vehicle Engineering, & Logistics.
This manager will be required to provide frequent communication with internal Lockheed Martin and Government (JPO, NAVAIR, Military) site leadership and will support site leadership’s pursuit to generate test sortie rates necessary to meet PAX test objectives.
The manager must be willing to work early morning, late night and extended hours as necessary to provide oversight of the team’s three shift operation.
Position requires a secret clearance to start.
A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience with technical leadership of engineering and/or maintenance personnel in pursuit of on aircraft maintenance, troubleshooting, modification and/or production activities.
- Experience leading teams and managing projects
- Experience with Flight and/or ground test in areas such as: planning, aircraft maintenance/modification, instrumentation and test execution.
- Experience with control and tracking of aircraft component configuration
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, related discipline or equivalent professional work experience
Desired Skills:
- F-35 Flight Test Control Engineer experience
- Experience working at a test site, preferably within Test Operations and/or Engineering
- Practical aviation experience
- In-depth knowledge of ALIS, JEDI, PDM, VAS and JDL tool suites
- Demonstrated ability to champion and lead change
- Familiarity with process improvement and lean initiatives
- Familiarity and experience with root cause corrective action tools and processes
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite tools
- Knowledge of F-35 aircraft systems and processes
- Familiarity with NAVAIR processes and operations
- Ability to demonstrate the five imperatives of Full Spectrum Leadership: Shape the Future, Build Effective Relationships, Energize the Team, Deliver Excellence and Model personal excellence.
- Experience using Tableau or other analytics visualization programs.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First