Ground Support Equipment Development Manager

Job Description:

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WHAT WERE DOING

Rotary and Mission Systems Training and Logistics Solutions (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for training and logistics products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international
customers around the world. Based in Orlando, TLS develops programs that teach service men and women skills to accomplish their most challenging missions — flying the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, navigating ships and driving armored vehicles.

TLS is the corporation’s hub for simulation, X reality, live-virtual-constructive capabilities, advanced training devices and full-service training programs. TLS also provides
sustainment services such as supply chain and logistics IT solutions, spares and repairs, as well as automated test and support equipment.

THE WORK

This position is for a Engineering & Technology (E&T) First Line Manager (FLM) within the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) portfolio, supporting the F-35 spanet segment of TLS.

This leader will leverage the groups strong engineering focus to ensure delivery of innovative solutions to our customers. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment, developing training plans, working with employees and leaders to develop career plans and employee performance monitoring and reviews.

As an Integrated Engineering Manager, you will be expected to facilitate the deployment and use of best practices, tools, and processes on our programs and work with the cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are staffed properly, engineering proposal inputs are detailed, and the organization’s staff is meeting all business commitments. As a functional manager and technical leader, coordination, driving consistency, and mentoring with/to the other engineering leaders is paramount.

The desired candidate will champion engineering rigor and product development process compliance throughout the product lifecycle. They should bring innovative ideas that influence the broader engineering tenets while aligning activities for efficient and successful engineering methodology.

As the GSE Development Manager, you will also be responsible for ensuring the execution of the development sub-IPT portion of the GSE engineering portfolio:

- Work package manager, responsible for analysis of respective work area, reportable to the GSE IPT Lead/CAM

- Provide Tech Leadership, guide resolution, meetings, ensure team program commitments are met, assign work resources, reviews, briefing, facilitate deployment of tools practices, knowledge sharing, Manage staffing resources, technical cost schedule across GSE development teams and activities

- Review, understand, and provide feedback on the scope of work assigned by the GSE IPT Lead to the development teams; disseminate to the development teams; bear overall responsibility for the program’s performance for this scope of work

- Champion and help lead organizational change across the Development teams within GSE

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.

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:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related engineering discipline
• Experience executing and leading engineering teams or projects
• Experience planning and coordinating development activities in a team-oriented environment
• Proven ability to manage and lead teams through periods of change and transformation
• Strategic-focused mindset and ability to drive results
Desired Skills:
• 5+ years supporting Ground Support Equipment portfolio in engineering functions
• Thorough understanding of program, functional, and process metrics including Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Demonstrated Agile tenets in the execution of the development of systems
• Demonstrated ability and desire to automate manual, time-consuming tasks
• Direct experience working with the Joint Program Office and fostering a customer relationship
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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 worlds 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: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• 5+ years supporting Ground Support Equipment portfolio in engineering functions
• Thorough understanding of program, functional, and process metrics including Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Demonstrated Agile tenets in the execution of the development of systems
• Demonstrated ability and desire to automate manual, time-consuming tasks
• Direct experience working with the Joint Program Office and fostering a customer relationship

Job Ident #: 79493896752

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/