Lockheed Martin · 19 hours ago
Systems Engineering Senior Manager
Edwards, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveLockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a Systems Engineering Senior Manager to oversee programmatic, financial, project planning, and logistics elements of flight test programs at Edwards Air Force Base. The role involves collaborating with various leadership teams to ensure test requirements are met and that personnel are trained in site processes.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversees all programmatic, financial, project planning, and logistic and warehouse elements of the Lockheed Martin flight test programs at Edwards Air Force Base
Provide planning for the Test and Evaluation Projects and Logistics teams and be a principal POC for Edwards Flight Test efforts to the Engineering and Technology Lines of Business and T&E Integrators in Fort Worth
Reports directly to the Edwards Site Director, and actively collaborates with the Fort Worth Execution Leads, program management leadership, program office leadership, and base leadership
Oversee the Program Management team, the Program Integrators and the Warehouse and Logistics teams
Works with the senior leadership team in conjunction with local Flight Test Squadron Leadership to develop a priority strategy to ensure that all test requirements are supported during project execution
Work across the T&E leadership team to ensure that T&E processes incorporate the needs and requirement of the F-35, F-16, and F-22 programs, while reflecting the local site processes including Air Force Instructions
He/she will ensure all personnel are properly trained and adhere to site processes and oversee root cause and corrective action analysis
Work with the leadership team to ensure that all competencies are represented in the contracts and support the negotiations for site execution contracts
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
Individual must be able to obtain SAP clearances for various programs
Preferred
Experience with developing organizations and demonstrated planning and time management skills
Experience with managing, coaching, training and motivating teams in technical and strategic development
Experience with addressing complex matters / solutions with senior leadership
Familiarization with Edwards/Air Force Test Processes and Procedures
Knowledge of Fighter aircraft systems and flight test operations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
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
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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