Job ID: 679639BR Date posted: Oct. 28, 2024
Description:We are Lockheed Martin

Responsible for the management of personnel and resources required to support the safe and effective planning and execution of F-22 flight and ground test missions at Edwards AFB, CA. This position is for the first line manager of AVS Discipline Engineers (DEs), Ground Operations Engineers (GOEs), and Material Review Board (MRB) Engineers for F-22 developmental testing at the F-22 Air Dominance Combined Test Force (CTF) at Edwards AFB. Performs Full Spectrum Leadership duties and Project Engineering support, to include EVMS CAM support as well as managing and supporting contract proposal efforts. This position shall be responsible for leading, directing, and managing aircraft engineering driven maintenance activities for the F-22 CTF, and making timely recommendations to the CTF Senior Leadership team. The selected candidate must be able to effectively communicate with CTF Senior Leadership, Maintenance & Engineering Leadership, various other Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and the USG Program Office customer. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, employee recognition, disciplinary actions, work assignments and salary for a team of approximately 10 to 12 multi-discipline test engineers.
Other tasks include:
• Provides people and processes to plan, coordinate and execute aircraft maintenance solutions across all flight test discipline, utilizing a multi-functional team.
• Assigns aircraft test team duties, coordinates training, reviews the team’s work product and provides mentoring.
• Participates in technical and test planning meetings to include flight & ground test readiness review boards, flight clearance, Aircraft Operating Limits and General Maintenance Limitations reviews.
• Participates in CTF long range scheduling, daily maintenance status & test ops A/C config meetings in order to provide engineering status & updates.

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when required; travel required is minimal.

A level 5 employee typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.

What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.




**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
Basic Qualifications:
- BS Degree in STEM field
- Significant experience and knowledge of Flight Test aircraft maintenance and air vehicle engineering practices
- Relevant operational experience and knowledge of military aircraft test operations
- Demonstrated team leadership experience in a Test & Evaluation technical field
- Minimum 14 years (12 years with a STEM MS) of relevant experience
- Firm understanding of Air Vehicle Systems (AVS) engineering and Material Review Board (MRB) processes
- Significant experience and knowledge of Ground Operations Engineering (GOE)
Desired Skills:
- Secret security clearance required to start; ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret and Program SAP clearances
- Flight and ground test experience on F-22 aircraft
- Test Readiness Review (TRR), flight clearances, test scheduling, and test planning experience
- F-22 Configuration Management (CM) experience
- Excellent Communication and Presentation skills
- Familiarity with AFFTC and 411th Test Squadron operations, processes, and procedures
- MS in STEM field
- Military base Combined Test Force (CTF) experience
- Ability to demonstrate the five imperatives of Full Spectrum Leadership: Shape the future, build effective relationships, energize the team, deliver results, and model personal excellence
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $118,100 - $226,400. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $135,800 - $256,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First