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Description:What We're Doing

Do you want to be part of the team that provides training systems for the world's most advanced aircraft - F-35 Joint Strike Fighter? Do you enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced work environment?

Join Lockheed Martin's dynamic team working on the cutting edge of aerospace technology. We provide training systems for the world's most advanced aircraft, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

The Work

Our Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS) Integrated Engineering team is looking for a first line leader responsible for a diverse, multi-disciplinary team that develops innovative training solutions for JSF Pilot Training Devices' Ownship (OWN) Integrated Product Team (IPT).

The OWN IPT is responsible for implementing the capabilities that allow student pilots' the ability to train using a high fidelity software simulation of the same systems they will interface with when flying the actual air vehicle. All of the OWN capabilities are engineered through the full product lifecycle (requirements, design, implement, test, sustain).

This role specifically will have functional management as well as technical leadership responsibilities within the OWN IPT

As a key member of our leadership team you will:

• Drive cost/schedule/technical execution over software development and other engineering activities on the team
• Enable and manage the performance of talented, multi-disciplined engineering teams by setting and clearly communicating organizational vision, expectations, and objectives
• Ensure the integrity of engineering activity by employing both quantitative and qualitative management approaches and compliance with Command Media
• Collect and use data to make data-driven decisions
• Actively monitor staffing demand and take action to ensure sufficient supply
• Promote the continual identification and active management of teams' risks and opportunities
• Champion continuous improvement activities, especially those aligning to 1LMX
• Organize and facilitate the personal and career development of team members
• Ensure team members are prepared with the training and skills to be successful within their teams. Create and execute organizational training plans.
• Partner with Human Resources to promote a "people first" culture and to resolve all personnel-related matters in a timely fashion
• Foster a work environment that values out-of-the-box thinking and focus on big-picture solutions

Who You Are

You enjoy champion engineering rigor and product development process compliance throughout the product lifecycle. You bring innovative ideas that influence the broader engineering tenets while aligning activities for efficient and successful engineering methodology. You champion organizational change across the portfolio and optimize how the product lines operate.

This position will require the selected candidate to have an active Secret level U.S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for consideration.

Why Join Us

Join us if you are passionate about saving lives through mission readiness. Be a part of a team that values speed, agility, affordability, and disruptive technologies. If you are excited about transforming engineering solutions and working with a talented team to reimagine the future, we invite you to contribute your leadership skills and technical expertise to our mission.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Must possess, or have ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Demonstrated leadership skills and behaviors that align with the Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives
• Experience working collaboratively with Program Management, Finance, and Contracts organizations
• Knowledgeable in Systems/Software Engineering processes and tools
• Experience across the System Development Life Cycle
• Experience planning and coordinating systems/software development in a team-oriented environment
• Understanding of Agile Product Development

Desired Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance with F35 SAP
• 9 years or more of professional, related experience
• Advanced degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Management
• Previous leadership experience, including mentoring / coaching to support the technical and professional development of others
• Proven leadership experience in engineering assignments and successful proven results in leading and executing on large software intensive programs
• Experience developing and managing a project budget and schedule, managing risks and opportunities, managing to metrics
• Understanding of program, functional, and process metrics including Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience in Systems Engineering, Complex Systems Integration & Test, and Model-Based Engineering (MBE) processes, principles and tools
• SAFe Training/Certification, RMS SAM Training/Certification or other Recognized Agile Certification
• Working knowledge of C++, Linux, Windows, Agile, and Atlassian tool suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience leading a team through change
• Ability to build effective relationships
• Experience with Flight Simulation

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Software Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First