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Development Sensor Program Manager - Level 5

Lockheed Martin

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Goleta, CA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$134,000 - $236,325

Job Description

Job Number 729275BR

Description:

You will be the Development Sensor Program Manager for the Large Format Infrared Sensor Development Team. Our team is responsible for the development and transition to production of large-format infrared sensors.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Development Sensor Program Manager you will be responsible for leading cross-functional matrix teams to deliver, mature, and scale production of advanced IR sensor programs.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Direct all phases of program execution from concept through flight qualification and delivery.


  • Lead financial and schedule performance, ensuring cost commitments and on-time milestones.


  • Drive market growth by partnering with Business Development on proposals and capture strategies.


  • Mentor and coach cross-functional IPTs across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.


  • Oversee product maturation and scaling production of large-format IR sensors.


Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record of managing complex programs and delivering results. This role offers high visibility, the chance to shape a growing market, and the resources to innovate in advanced sensor technology.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here .

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, physics, business or a related technical discipline.

• 8 or more years of related work experience (6 or more with advanced degree) some of which is in the aerospace and defense industry or high technology field

• Program Management, Project Management, Project Engineering and/or Systems Engineering experience

• Experience communicating technical and business information effectively to groups and executive stakeholders

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance within 24 months of hire.

Desired Skills:

Has an active Secret Clearance or higher

• Technical and business familiarity with IR sensors.

• Strong working relationships with functions and internal stakeholders such as supply chain, engineering, operations and finance, as well as customers, government representatives, prime customers and internal peers.

• Experience with managing programs throughout the product life cycle including hardware design and development and product qualification.

• Experience in creating and managing detailed execution plans.

• Understanding of engineering design processes and production operations processes.

• Exceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills and ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.

• Experience managing cost, schedule, and performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Risk and Opportunity Management and/or similar business practices.

• Experience supporting capture management, proposal activity, and developing unit cost targets.

• Ability to travel domestically as the need arises to support supplier and customer business engagements.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $134,000 - $236,325. 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, Massachusetts, and New York is $154,100 - $267,145. 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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Yes

Career Area: Program Management

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First
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