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We are Lockheed Martin This position is for a senior manager of the F-35 Test Operations, Instrumentation and Data Processing teams at Edwards AFB, CA. The team is responsible for scheduling, executing and overseeing all aspects of flight test for Weapons, Mission System and Flight Sciences/Air Vehicle missions. The successful candidate will lead approximately 200 flight test personnel overall (100 Lockheed Martin) on the Integrated Test Force.
Provide onsite technical and management oversight to a team of flight test personnel. Establish and coordinate processes, plans, and procedures necessary to provide timely, accurate, and focused testing meeting Development Foundation capability requirements. Enable autonomous day to day operation with appropriate Fort Worth/Pax River coordination. Frequent communication with Lockheed Martin and Government (JPO and AF) mid-level and executive management.
Support the overall Site Directors and Engineering Senior Managers at Edwards to generate the sortie and test points to meet the EAFB plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating the LM/government flight test personnel into a cohesive team dedicated to executing efficient flight testing of missions.
Familiarity with AFFTC test processes is desired.
Knowledge of LM Aeronautics development processes is required.
Responsibilities will also include coordinating and interacting with several disciplines as they relate to flight test such as maintenance, logistics, configuration management, supportability, integration and test, systems engineering, and quality.
Active secret clearance required with a current 5 year investigation.
Ability to obtain special program access clearances required.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends.
A level 6 employee Typically has 20 – 30+ 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.
