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Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago

Flight Test Engineering Manager

Patuxent River Maryland

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $217K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Flight Test Engineering Manager to lead the Flight Test Engineer team for the F-35 program. The role involves overseeing testing operations, ensuring compliance with safety plans, and coordinating with various teams to maintain test schedules and priorities.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

On-site leadership of Flight Test Engineer personnel

Oversight of F-35B/F-35C testing, ensuring it is accomplished within schedule constraints while using F-35 program and local operating procedures

Oversight of the test planning activities including advance coordination with Air Vehicle discipline engineering team, the F-35 Joint Program Office. and the Edwards AFB ITF

Active Participation in regularly scheduled planning meetings

Coordination with LM, ITF, and JPO leadership to determine test priorities and critical paths

Development of 12-month test schedules and coordination of changes with ITF and JPO leadership

Oversight of the FTE personnel training, utilization, and performance in support of test execution

Compliance of FTE team with published test safety plans, JSF operating guides, and PA ITF Standard Operating Procedures

Oversight of accurate and timely reporting of flight test program status and result

Evaluation of results from flight activities with intent of applying lessons learned to future test events

Proposal and BOE development support

Addressing infrastructure needs (IT, security, and workspace) for FTE personnel

Demonstrating/promoting an inclusive work environment that encourages employee involvement, initiative and accountability

Mentoring development of all FTEs commensurate with their career goals and aspirations

Develop strong, collaborative working relationship with peer managers within Test Operations and other adjacent departments (maintenance, air vehicle, logistics)

Qualification

Flight Test EngineeringTest planningProject managementF-35 aircraft systemsNAVAIR processesChange managementLeadershipTeam collaborationMentoringCommunication skills

Required

Experience leading technical teams

Test planning, execution and control room experience

Experience managing projects

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Current Secret security clearance

Preferred

F-35 Control room experience

Knowledge of F-35 aircraft systems

Experience working at a test site within Test Operations

Familiarity with NAVAIR processes and operations

Demonstrated ability to lead change

Long term scheduling experience

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

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