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Lockheed Martin Flight Test Instrumentation Manager in Fort Worth, Texas

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This position is for a first line manager of the Integrated Fighter Group Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) team for Test & Evaluation located at Fort Worth, TX. The team is responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, and processing all aspects of flight test instrumentation for the F-22 test and F-16 FMS aircrafts. The successful candidate will lead FTI system & detail design engineers. Responsible for onsite technical and management oversight, collaborate with T&E leadership on workforce planning; coordinate with applicable Program Management Office and LOBe team to provide escalation path for technical issues; develop performance and Earned Value metrics; develop specific program metrics to support Enterprise Metrics; develop risk and opportunity matrix related to cost, schedule, and budget. Enable autonomous day-to-day operation and coordination with other appropriate Lockheed site locations. Frequent communication with Lockheed leadership and Program Management Office team. Provides people and processes to plan, coordinate, and execute affordable instrumentation and data solutions across all test disciplines. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, salary and recognition/disciplinary actions. Assigns team duties, reviews the team’s work product, provides mentoring and on-the-job training for team members. Responsibilities will also include coordinating and interacting with several disciplines as they relate to flight test such as maintenance, configuration management, supportability, engineering, flight operations, security and quality. Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when required; minimal travel may be required.

**Must be a US Citizen due to program clearance needed and requires special access.**

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

• Significant experience and knowledge of flight test instrumentation and/or data collection and processing

• Flight Test Instrumentation Experience - Design or Installation or Troubleshooting or Operations and/or Data Processing Experience

• Team Leadership Experience

Desired Skills:

- F-16 FMS and F-22 Program Experience & Line of Business Familiarity

- F-22 and/or F-16 Aircraft System Knowledge

- Excellent communication/coordination skills

- Program Management background with Earned Value

Management policies and practices desirable.

- Comfortable working with senior leadership

- 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: 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/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: Electronics Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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