R&D Program Manager jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 5 hours ago

R&D Program Manager

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking an R&D Program Manager for their Missiles and Fire Control Advanced Programs organization. The role involves leading R&D teams, managing Government Contract Research and Development programs, and transitioning advanced technology solutions within the Department of War.

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Responsibilities

Program management of Government lab CRAD programs and internal R&D (IRAD) portfolios
Capturing CRAD funding opportunities
Leading cross-discipline technical teams in the development of advanced solutions
Building strong working team relationships throughout the organization
Demonstrating ability to work across organizational boundaries and jurisdictions
Developing and transitioning advanced technology to Lockheed Martin platforms/systems as well as opportunities for adjacencies

Qualification

Program managementSubcontract managementProposal authoringEngineering R&D projectsPower ElectronicsRadio-Frequency technologyDigital electronicsAnalog electronicsAdvanced materialsAdvanced packagingCross-discipline leadershipTeam relationship buildingWorking across boundariesTechnology transition

Required

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Experience in program management and subcontract management for remote teams in different locations
Experience in authoring proposals and leading Government CRAD proposal teams
Demonstrated experience of engineering R&D projects in technology areas such as: Power Electronics and Power Systems, Radio-Frequency (RF) technology, digital and analog electronics, advanced materials, or advanced packaging
Knowledge of technologies and products similar to or related to Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control programs (for example sensors, Defense platforms, missiles, etc.)

Preferred

Preferred work locations are Orlando, FL, Dallas, TX or Santa Barbara, CA. However other locations will be considered

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package

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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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