Standard Job DescriptionThe Aero Operations Strategy & Pursuits (AOS&P) team is seeking a full-time Applications Engineer Principal to perform as a change agent for our team, Aero Operations, and our stakeholders. AOS&P acts as a focal point for Operations in developing long range investment plans, refining core make/buy governing processes, rationalizing capability developments, and applying strategic imperatives. In this role, you will be instrumental in refining core governing processes, developing long range investment plans, and supporting a variety of strategic initiatives.
What You Will Be DoingAs the Applications Engineer Principal - Level 6 you will be responsible for driving change within Aero Operations, shaping
long-range investment strategies, and supporting key strategic initiatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead Commodity and Site Strategy development to generate alignment and identify investment opportunities across Operations.
- Generate Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) to validate program maturity and champion their use
organization-wide. - Develop long-term investment plans for critical capabilities.
- Support Make-Buy & Make-Where analyses and Pursuit & Capture efforts.
- Implement process standardization and business rhythm across the team.
This highly impactful role will require you to build strong cross-functional relationships while managing expectations for a variety of stakeholders and senior leaders across Aero Operations. An ideal candidate will have a passion for fostering a change management mindset among the team and a desire to exercise project management and leadership skills to organize and accelerate progress for key strategic initiatives. You will make a difference to our bottom line by enabling strategic decision making needed to execute the work of today while preparing for the work of tomorrow.
Who You AreYou are a collaborative change-agent with a passion for modernizing processes and influencing senior leaders. You bring strong project-management and leadership skills, can build cross-functional relationships, and thrive in fast-moving, strategic environments. Your mindset drives continuous improvement and you excel at turning complex challenges into actionable plans.
Further Information About This Opportunity- MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
- The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Gathers information concerning the capabilities of company products; investigates the technical capabilities of company products and competing equipment; stays abreast of developments in hardware and software; analyzes customer problems; assists in designing systems to satisfy customer needs. Prepares equipment analysis to instruct sales force and customers in equipment capabilities. May prepare and present sales proposals.
Basic Qualifications- Expertise in Full Size Determinant Assembly (FSDA) and it's application to Assembly or Fabrication techniques.
- Experience conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs) to evaluate technical processes and program maturity.
- Exposure to aerospace fabrication processes such as composites fabrication or metallic and non-metallic machining
operations. - Demonstrated proficiency with change management and/or project management methodologies.
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization including senior and executive leadership.
Desired Skills- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering or an MBA.
- A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Operations, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, or related fields
- Experience with strategy development and execution within Operations, Manufacturing, and/or Supply Chain
- Broad knowledge of Operations responsibilities and processes for aircraft development, production, and sustainment
- Self-motivated and ability to work in a fast-paced aircraft development and production environment
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Pay InformationGeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $198400.00 - $368400.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $178500.00 - $331500.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $158700.00 - $294700.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $142800.00 - $265200.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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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.
