Systems Engineer Associate Manager

Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineer Associate Manager for the F-16 & T/FA-50 System Integration and Test Team which is responsible for performing system level testing for advanced avionics on the F-16 and T/FA-50 platforms.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Engineer Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of systems test engineers performing avionics system integration and test activities on a variety of F-16 and T/FA-50 platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supervising team personnel including hiring, training, performance assessments, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Leading system level test engineering team with responsibility for team performance and continuous process improvement.
• Team technical leadership including defining new processes, developing long-range roadmaps, and executing organizational vision.
• Performing avionics systems integration and test activities including conducting avionics system integration testing in a lab or flight test environment, developing test procedures, and completing final technical reviews.
• Supporting Earned Value Management System (EVMS) tasks as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and/or Organization Breakdown Structure (OBS) manager.

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned engineering leader with deep expertise in avionics system integration and test. You excel at developing high-performing teams, driving process improvements, and navigating complex technical challenges. Your collaborative approach and strategic vision enable you to align technical execution with program goals, delivering reliable solutions on schedule.

Further Information About This Opportunity

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Some shift work (2nd / 3rd) may be required to support program and lab schedules. Some travel is expected as need up to 20%.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar STEM discipline
Strong technical knowledge & skills in avionics system testing and troubleshooting.
Thorough knowledge of Avionics Architectures, and proficiency with System Integration & Test processes.
Excellent technical and communications skills (verbal & written).

Desired skills

Leadership skills and interpersonal skills for mentoring and guiding a team of engineers.
Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment including coordination with external teams/organizations.
System level testing experience in 4th or 5th gen fighter aircraft.
Fighter aircraft avionics experience including but not limited to A-G weapons, UAI, A-A weapons, sensors/pods, communication systems, navigation system, etc.
Proficient understanding of the systems engineering process.
Experience defining/implementing team/organizational processes, roadmaps, and vision.
Scaled Agile process understanding and execution.
Desire/ability to work in a laboratory environment.
Experience in reviewing electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings.
Physically able to access aircraft cockpit test fixtures and conduct lab testing for typical 6-hour test shifts.
Must be willing and able to conform with flight line dress code and FOD requirements.
Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite applications.

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.