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Lockheed Martin · 5 days ago

Flight Test Control Engineering Manager (Level 5)

Patuxent River Maryland

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $217K/yr

Lockheed Martin is an aerospace and defense company seeking a Flight Test Control Engineering Manager to lead the Flight Test Control Engineer team for F-35 flight test activities. The role involves overseeing engineering and maintenance personnel, coordinating aircraft modifications and maintenance, and ensuring adherence to operational protocols.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 comprehensive 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

Qualification

Flight test experienceAircraft maintenanceTechnical leadershipF-35 Flight Test Control EngineerALISJEDIPDM knowledgeProcess improvement familiarityMicrosoft Office SuiteRoot cause corrective actionCollaboration skillsMentoring skills

Required

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

Position requires a secret clearance to start

Must be a US Citizen

Preferred

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

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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