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Job Number 729932BR
Description:We are seeking a first-line manager to lead the Integration & Airworthiness team within the Vehicle Systems directorate. The successful candidate will set high performance standards, maintain professionalism, and demonstrate continuous learning and analytical thinking.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of the Electronics, Integration and Labs team. The manager will oversee a functional engineering team responsible for Air Vehicle Design Engineering integration across the broader Vehicle Systems engineering team, including full-time deployed Engineering support to the Factory, Flight Line, and Sustainment Operations. This team cultivates expertise in all areas of safety-critical requirements decomposition and verification, with focus on Tier 3 to Tier 5, required for airworthiness certification.
Primary responsibilities include driving the development and implementation of functional standards within Integration & Airworthiness competencies. The manager will establish and coordinate processes, plans, and procedures to ensure timely, accurate, and focused engineering support across the enterprise. Additionally, they will develop and execute workforce competency strategies, managing and advancing a skilled team specializing in Integration & Airworthiness.
This position is expected to:
• Grow the VS Integration & Airworthiness competencies to meet program demands
• Manage the Technical workforce, planning and staffing, including manpower estimates/forecasts/planning to support programs
• Identify, mitigate and build critical/fragile skills, including planning, managing and prioritizing training and competency development to ensure Knowledge Continuity
• Lead development of a Digital Thread from Requirements thru Fabrication to Verification (utilizing MBSE/Cameo/Siemens tool suites)
• Establish Systems Engineering best practices and Re-use Ecosystem across Vehicle Systems
• Forecast and manage indirect & direct budget for the team
• Perform OBS management role responsibilities
Technically, the manager will oversee Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness scope across all programs.
This role also involves collaborating on strategic direction, aligning day-to-day operational plans with long-term objectives, and maintaining situational awareness of team status. The manager will ensure the team supports the organizational tempo and participates in functional and program organizational meetings.
Strategically, the manager will work with the team to establish vision, goals, and objectives that support higher-level program and organizational outcomes. They will lead efforts to implement cost reduction initiatives and long- range plans aimed at the continuous improvement of the Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness team. This includes prioritizing, planning, training, performance tracking, and coordinating organizational efforts.
Operationally, the manager will assign personnel to programs and tasks, direct resources to priority tasks, and adjust priorities based on evolving needs. They will also interface and coordinate with stakeholders and leadership from E&T, Production, Sustainment, suppliers, and customers. The successful candidate will create, support, and reward an agile team environment that fosters innovation and ensure the team's actions lead to positive business results.
Some domestic and international travel may be required.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, equivalent discipline considered)
• Experience managing budget, schedule, and technical scope and associated EVM techniques
• Experience developing processes, plans, and schedules
• Technical lead or team leadership experience
• Systems engineering experience
• Project engineering/leadership experience
Desired Skills:
• Cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong communications skills
• Engineering experience within Integration & Airworthiness competencies
• Formal leadership experience
• Prior experience in one or more Vehicle Systems/Flight Sciences competency areas
• Formal CAM Experience
• Functional, Project or Program leadership experience in Systems Engineering as Applied to Air Vehicle Design & Development
• Technical expertise in Air Vehicle Design & Development for flight/safety-critical systems
• Experience in multiple areas of VS engineering or VS-related lines of business, especially those associated with Software Intensive Systems
• Knowledge of LM Aero Online Systems (VEMO, PDM, JDL, Tableau)
• Experience arranging and managing Tech Services support
• Experience conducting Structured Improvement Activities
• Strong executive and team level communication skills - both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across organizational levels and entities
• Experience planning and forecasting resources (manpower, material, etc.)
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Technical problem-solving and strong analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and diverse team environments
• Ability to engage with all levels of management
• Experience building and leading effective teams
• Proficiency in operating in complex environments, building relationships, and meeting customer expectations
• Understanding of financial impacts of team decisions
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
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
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:We are seeking a first-line manager to lead the Integration & Airworthiness team within the Vehicle Systems directorate. The successful candidate will set high performance standards, maintain professionalism, and demonstrate continuous learning and analytical thinking.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of the Electronics, Integration and Labs team. The manager will oversee a functional engineering team responsible for Air Vehicle Design Engineering integration across the broader Vehicle Systems engineering team, including full-time deployed Engineering support to the Factory, Flight Line, and Sustainment Operations. This team cultivates expertise in all areas of safety-critical requirements decomposition and verification, with focus on Tier 3 to Tier 5, required for airworthiness certification.
Primary responsibilities include driving the development and implementation of functional standards within Integration & Airworthiness competencies. The manager will establish and coordinate processes, plans, and procedures to ensure timely, accurate, and focused engineering support across the enterprise. Additionally, they will develop and execute workforce competency strategies, managing and advancing a skilled team specializing in Integration & Airworthiness.
This position is expected to:
• Grow the VS Integration & Airworthiness competencies to meet program demands
• Manage the Technical workforce, planning and staffing, including manpower estimates/forecasts/planning to support programs
• Identify, mitigate and build critical/fragile skills, including planning, managing and prioritizing training and competency development to ensure Knowledge Continuity
• Lead development of a Digital Thread from Requirements thru Fabrication to Verification (utilizing MBSE/Cameo/Siemens tool suites)
• Establish Systems Engineering best practices and Re-use Ecosystem across Vehicle Systems
• Forecast and manage indirect & direct budget for the team
• Perform OBS management role responsibilities
Technically, the manager will oversee Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness scope across all programs.
This role also involves collaborating on strategic direction, aligning day-to-day operational plans with long-term objectives, and maintaining situational awareness of team status. The manager will ensure the team supports the organizational tempo and participates in functional and program organizational meetings.
Strategically, the manager will work with the team to establish vision, goals, and objectives that support higher-level program and organizational outcomes. They will lead efforts to implement cost reduction initiatives and long- range plans aimed at the continuous improvement of the Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness team. This includes prioritizing, planning, training, performance tracking, and coordinating organizational efforts.
Operationally, the manager will assign personnel to programs and tasks, direct resources to priority tasks, and adjust priorities based on evolving needs. They will also interface and coordinate with stakeholders and leadership from E&T, Production, Sustainment, suppliers, and customers. The successful candidate will create, support, and reward an agile team environment that fosters innovation and ensure the team's actions lead to positive business results.
Some domestic and international travel may be required.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, equivalent discipline considered)
• Experience managing budget, schedule, and technical scope and associated EVM techniques
• Experience developing processes, plans, and schedules
• Technical lead or team leadership experience
• Systems engineering experience
• Project engineering/leadership experience
Desired Skills:
• Cross-functional collaboration skills
• Strong communications skills
• Engineering experience within Integration & Airworthiness competencies
• Formal leadership experience
• Prior experience in one or more Vehicle Systems/Flight Sciences competency areas
• Formal CAM Experience
• Functional, Project or Program leadership experience in Systems Engineering as Applied to Air Vehicle Design & Development
• Technical expertise in Air Vehicle Design & Development for flight/safety-critical systems
• Experience in multiple areas of VS engineering or VS-related lines of business, especially those associated with Software Intensive Systems
• Knowledge of LM Aero Online Systems (VEMO, PDM, JDL, Tableau)
• Experience arranging and managing Tech Services support
• Experience conducting Structured Improvement Activities
• Strong executive and team level communication skills - both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across organizational levels and entities
• Experience planning and forecasting resources (manpower, material, etc.)
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Technical problem-solving and strong analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and diverse team environments
• Ability to engage with all levels of management
• Experience building and leading effective teams
• Proficiency in operating in complex environments, building relationships, and meeting customer expectations
• Understanding of financial impacts of team decisions
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
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
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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