Designs, develops and oversees system architectures, including complex systems and systems design activities. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Serves as focal point for the development and communication of the system architecture. Ensures conversion of mission requirements into total systems solutions that account for design and technology maturity constraints of the system. Develops systems and system element architecture, design, and interface definition. Supports internal and external design reviews. Maintains knowledge of current and developing technologies and design and analysis methodologies. Develops models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development.
As an Engineering Technology Manager (ETM), you will be responsible for the following within the MFC Tactical Missiles Line of Business (LOB), PrSM Development:
- Leading monthly team meetings, quarterly check-ins for career development, annual performance reviews, training plan maintenance, and program-specific mentorship
- Assessing IT&E staff planning, inputting new requisitions, and aligning staff to meet dynamic critical needs
- Developing missile processing procedures and schedules
- Performing as an asset manager for the program system/subystems from initial builds to integration, then ground and flight tests
- Guiding the team in leading the integration, testing, and evaluation of systems, including generating test plans and procedures, preparing test readiness review packages, and executing development/qualification testing
- Supporting subcomponent and subassembly integration, the build of subassembly hardware, and the buildup, integration, verification, and validation of test equipment
- Supporting the preparation and conduct of Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and Pre-Ship Readiness Reviews
- Coordinating with test ranges, providing safety information and range documentation/briefings as required
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position, as it is located at a facility requiring special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance, and a Final Secret Clearance is required prior to start.
- B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline or equivalent professional experience
- 6+ years of related professional engineering experience in a engineering field and/or related professional experiences
- Strong technical background in any of the following: Sensor integration, system integration, subsystem/component testing, DVT testing, HWIL, and producibility, or a combination of the above
- Requires the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
- A Master Degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Active SECRET Clearance preferred
- Strong foundation in electrical, system integration, or mechanical engineering concepts; ability to teach these to others
- Experience with MFC products and development process
- Previous experience with MFC Ground to Ground Munitions
- Experience balancing technical and business objectives
- Demonstrated capability to coordinate cross disciplinary teams for fabrication, integration, and testing of hardware and software capabilities
- Track record of delivering compelling customer presentations that convey performance results, schedule status, and corrective actions
- Proven ability to lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and Pre-Ship Readiness Reviews (PSRR)
- Proven ability to lead technical development efforts on a team
- Previous L-Code Experience Leading Teams with accountability of Technical, Cost, and Schedule Objectives.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- 6+ years of related professional engineering experience
- Strong technical background in sensor integration, system integration, subsystem/component testing, DVT testing, HWIL, producibility, or a combination of these
- Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience with MFC products and development processes
- Experience with MFC ground-to-ground munitions
- Experience coordinating cross-disciplinary teams for hardware and software fabrication, integration, and testing
- Experience leading Test Readiness Reviews and Pre-Ship Readiness Reviews
- Previous L-Code experience leading teams with technical, cost, and schedule accountability
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