As the Reliability Maintainability and Sustainment (RMS) Engineering Project Manager you will be responsible for the execution of the F-22 RMS program covering reliability growth, maintainability enhancements, and sustainability intiatives. You will lead high visibility projects that blend RMS engineering and analysis, ensuring they stay on‑time and cost‑effective — delivering tangible value to the customer.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage and lead execution of RMS initiatives spanning multiple product lines throughout each project lifecycle
- Track progress against milestones, manage overall cost and schedule performance, and present status to both internal and customer leadership
- Drive data-centric RMS analyses, translate findings into design and process actions, and develop/maintain program metrics
- Coordinate with cross-functional experts, facilitate regular meetings, status reports, and issue‑resolution sessions to drive execution and mitigate risks and delays
- Plan and conduct customer reviews and demonstrations related to all aspects of the RMS process
- Manage supplier technical development and engineering integration activities
** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
- 9+ years of engineering and/or project management experience on aerospace or defense programs
- Experience effectively communicating status and challenges to multi-disciplined engineering teams, senior executives, and external customers
- Willing to travel up to 10%
- Final SECRET Security Clearance
- Familiarity with USAF modification program requirements to include documentation, TCTOs, kits, tooling, and special test equipment
- Demonstrated understanding of F-22 Operational Test (OT) environment and procedures, engineering assistance requests, and inspection requirements
- Experience with F-22 sustainment systems, processes, and teams
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), Control Account Manager (CAM) tools and processes, and Risk & Opportunity Management
- Ability to obtain F-22 SAP clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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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 Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Aerospace, or related engineering discipline
- 9+ years of engineering and/or project management experience on aerospace or defense programs
- Experience communicating status and challenges to multidisciplinary engineering teams, senior executives, and external customers
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Final Secret security clearance
- Familiarity with USAF modification program requirements, including documentation, TCTOs, kits, tooling, and special test equipment
- Understanding of the F-22 Operational Test environment and procedures, engineering assistance requests, and inspection requirements
- Experience with F-22 sustainment systems, processes, and teams
- Experience with Earned Value Management, Control Account Manager tools and processes, and Risk and Opportunity Management
- Ability to obtain F-22 SAP clearance
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