Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago
Flight Test Engineering Manager
Patuxent River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is seeking a Flight Test Engineering Manager to lead the F-35 Integrated Test Force at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The role involves overseeing flight test engineering personnel, ensuring testing is conducted within schedule constraints, and coordinating with various teams to manage test priorities and schedules.
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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
Required
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)
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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