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Program Background
NXGB began as a $150M+ multi‑year IRAD flight demonstration of an affordable, producible, intermediate‑range boost‑glide hypersonic vehicle. It is a Lockheed Martin (LM) Space Key Investment (KI) and one of the Top 10 Priority Captures for 2026. The portfolio now includes a new SHY CRAD contract with a second flight opportunity. The program expects downstream Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development (EMD) + Production phases beyond that. The IRAD effort is moving toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and AI&T, while the SHY effort will start with a design phase to incorporate new technology for TI-27.
Position Overview
The NXGB Manufacturing & Production PM will define and execute the production strategy for the Next Generation Glide‑Body program within the TSWS organization. You will drive manufacturing readiness, lead the transition from development to full‑rate production, and provide a clear long‑term vision for both immediate and future NXGB initiatives. We seek a high‑performing, motivated professional with proven experience in aerospace production and program leadership. This position will be badged to the TSWS Prod Sr Mgr but report programmatically to the NXGB PM.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and align the NXGB production strategy across engineering, manufacturing, and program stakeholders.
- Lead the creation and implementation of production and ramp‑up plans, including manufacturing readiness milestones
- Oversee manufacturing readiness activities: mature the IRAD manufacturing concept, deliver the Manufacturing Strategy Report, and execute phased manufacturing demonstrations.
- Drive the Technology Transition Plan, refining and finalizing transition activities across program phases.
- Conduct and manage manufacturing risk assessments (CSRA, MRA), update risk documentation, and produce actionable mitigation plans (including TI‑27 burndown).
- Coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams to ensure seamless integration of design, production, and scaling activities.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
- Experience in a production or assembly and integration environment
- US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
- Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and program leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
- Experience in implementing Production Improvement Activities
- Technical experience in low-rate manufacturing
- Technical experience related to missile, launch vehicle, and/or space vehicle development
- Requires cross functional coordination in project management
- Project Management from inception to completion of a highly complex manufacturing process
- Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous‑improvement methodology
- Preferred experience in related SMD programs
- Able to interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts, Procurement, Quality, Administrative, Demand Management, and Management Personnel
- Ability to articulate complex technical and programmatic issues to peers, management, and customer
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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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
- Experience in a production or assembly and integration environment
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Effective communication with cross-functional teams and program leadership
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
- Experience implementing production improvement activities
- Technical experience in low-rate manufacturing
- Technical experience with missile, launch vehicle, or space vehicle development
- Cross-functional coordination in project management
- Project management from inception to completion of a highly complex manufacturing process
- Proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous-improvement methodology
- Experience in related SMD programs
- Ability to interface with Engineering, Manufacturing, Contracts, Procurement, Quality, Administrative, Demand Management, and management personnel
- Ability to articulate complex technical and programmatic issues to peers, management, and customers
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