Systems Integration and Test Engineering Associate Manager (L4) | Grand Prairie, TX | 19096
Manages the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Oversees the synthesis of customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Directs the following activities: establishing functional and technical specifications and standards, solving hardware/software interface problems, defining input/output parameters, and ensuring integration of the entire system or subsystem. Manages the development and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations.
As an Engineering Technology Manager (ETM), you will be responsible for the following within the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Line of Business (LOB), Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) System Integration Lab (SIL) Sustainment and Production efforts, including:
- Program Execution for CONUS and OCONUS efforts
- 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
Why Join Us
We're looking for a seasoned and collaborative Integration, Test, and Evaluation Engineer Lead to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you have a strong background in system integration and testing, with the ability to coordinate with personnel from different functional areas to complete testing successfully. You're a detail-oriented leader with excellent communication skills, and are able to verify that integrated hardware meets physical, functional, and performance objectives. If you're passionate about leading complex systems integration and testing efforts, we encourage you to apply.
- B.S. degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline (M.S. preferred)
- 7+ 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
- Strong foundation in electrical, system integration, or mechanical engineering concepts; ability to teach these to others
- Requires ability to obtain a SECRET Clearance to apply (U.S. Citizenship Required)
- Experience with MFC products and development process in the IAMD PAC-3 program areas
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
- A Master Degree in Engineering
- Experience balancing technical and business objectives, including proposal experience, basis of estimate experience, and technical review experience (SETR Process)
- 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 experience in Failure Review Board Process
- Previous Control Account Manage (CAM), Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) experience
- 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, Computer, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline
- Master's degree in Engineering
- 7+ years of related professional engineering experience
- Strong technical background in sensor integration, system integration, subsystem/component testing, DVT testing, hardware-in-the-loop, producibility, or a combination
- Strong foundation in electrical, systems integration, or mechanical engineering concepts
- Ability to teach electrical, systems integration, or mechanical engineering concepts to others
- Ability to obtain a SECRET security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience with MFC products and development processes in IAMD PAC-3 program areas
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Experience balancing technical and business objectives, including proposal, basis of estimate, and technical review experience
- Experience coordinating cross-disciplinary teams for hardware and software fabrication, integration, and testing
- Experience delivering customer presentations covering performance results, schedule status, and corrective actions
- Experience leading Test Readiness Reviews and Pre-Ship Readiness Reviews
- Experience leading technical development efforts on a team
- Experience with Failure Review Board processes
- Control Account Manager, Earned Value Management, and Integrated Master Schedule experience
- L-Code experience leading teams accountable for technical, cost, and schedule objectives
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