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Join us as a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Flight Test Discipline Engineer Manager -- Level 5 with our legendary Skunk Works® organization. The Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightning II. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here.
A successful manager will oversee a team of discipline engineers engaged in devising practical solutions for challenging problems. Their duties and responsibilities include planning, scheduling and executing flight test missions by:
- Developing and publishing test plans and flight test cards.
- Determining and communicating test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation and flight operation personnel to ensure test article readiness.
- Complying with test safety plans and standard operation procedures.
- Participate in test mission briefings, debriefings and control room operations. Must be able to meet mission qualification requirements.
- Performing real-time and postflight data analysis.
Some shift, extended hours, weekend work and travel may be required
** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. No dual citizenship will be considered. **
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
Manages the design, development, and testing of a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts. Directs establishment of structural specifications, performance of stress analysis, and performance testing. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to maintain a Top-Secret clearance and obtain Special Access Program access
- Leadership system experience to include hiring, timecards, performance reviews, counseling, promotions, recognition, training, etc.
- Proven Flight Test experience
- History in a Mission Control Room with multi-functional test team disciplines
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline
- Specific experience in: Air Data, Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Flight Control Systems (FLCS), Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Flying Qualities (FQ), Navigation, and/or Loads
- Of lesser priority, but still helpful, is a basic understanding of: Platform / Ground Hardware, Propulsion, Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Fuel / Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Performance, Flutter, Communications, GVMS, and/or Ground Software
- Experience interfacing directly with DoD customers
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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
- U.S. citizenship
- No dual citizenship
- Active Top Secret clearance with ability to maintain it and obtain Special Access Program access
- Leadership system experience, including hiring, timecards, performance reviews, counseling, promotions, recognition, and training
- Proven flight test experience
- Experience in a mission control room with multifunctional test team disciplines
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a technical discipline
- Experience with Air Data, Electrical Power Systems, Flight Control Systems, Vehicle Management Systems, Flying Qualities, Navigation, or Loads
- Basic understanding of platform or ground hardware, propulsion, Environmental Control Systems, fuel or hydraulics, landing gear, performance, flutter, communications, GVMS, or ground software
- Experience interfacing directly with Department of Defense customers
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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