Lockheed Martin

Manager - X-Band AESA Product Development Lead

Lockheed Martin$134K — $236K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in payload/product development programs
  • Experience in leading Integrated Product Teams
  • Proficient in earned value management principles
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to multitask
  • Bachelor's in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent experience
  • Active Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Lead interdisciplinary team for X-Band AESA Payload design and development
  • Oversee technical performance, cost, and schedule for project deliverables
  • Coordinate with various IPT leads for mission requirement integrations
  • Conduct risk analyses and mitigation planning
  • Mentor team members and provide performance feedback
  • Liaise with senior leadership and stakeholders on program status
  • Ensure synchronization of supply chain activities with program requirements

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off and Holidays
Full Job Description
We are looking for an energetic Product Development Leader (PDL) to direct the X-Band AESA engineering team within the Communications and Sensor Technology Directorate within the Ignite Organization. This cross-functional team is charged with designing, developing, and delivering the primary payload of the RF system, which includes subcontracts and manufacturing scope. The X-Band AESA PDL will own the technical performance, cost, and schedule for all the X-Band AESA activities. Key responsibilities include: • Lead an interdisciplinary team in the design, development, and integration of the X-Band AESA Payload in preparation for a Program of Record. • Assume responsibility for technical performance, cost targets, and schedule commitments for structures, mechanisms, and thermal-control solutions. • Coordinate with systems, digital, electrical, and other IPT leads to guarantee seamless integration and adherence to mission requirements. • Conduct trade studies, risk analyses, and mitigation planning to protect schedule and budget health. • Provide clear direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members. • Act as the primary liaison for senior leadership and external stakeholders regarding AESA-related program status and milestones. • Serve as the focal point for the X-Band AESA IPT, steering technical and programmatic decisions and keeping the team aligned with the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Earned Value Management (EVM), and contractual obligations. • Partner with the RF Payloads IPT Lead, program manager, Chief engineer, Program counterparts and other IPT leads to enable successful program execution. • Work with Supply Chain to verify that Supplier Statements of Work (SOWs) and Individual Work-Task Agreements (IWTAs) are fully synchronized with program requirements. The X-Band AESA PDL will be responsible for technical direction, planning, staffing, interfacing with LM senior management, customers, subcontractors, partners and suppliers, and integration and coordination with all functional organizations involved in system design, integration, assembly, test and delivery. The position requires a high level of technical and business acumen to balance priorities, drive issue prevention/resolution, and clearly communicate status and needs to our customer/partners, and with both Lockheed Martin and supplier executives. Basic Qualifications • A minimum of 5 years of experience in payload or product development programs. • Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills with the ability to organize and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience to achieve common objectives • Proven experience on an Integrated Product Team • Experience as a CAM or with earned value management principles • Experience with risk and opportunity management • Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope • Self-Starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask • Ability to develop, maintain, and reporting of Integrated Master schedules (IMS) • Skilled at leading engineering teams to achieve goals on time and on budget • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or 8+ years of applicable related experience • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance Desired skills • Ability to influence cross functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Demonstrated successful delivery of subsystem(s) or products on schedule and within cost. • Experience manufacturing hardware in SEC & RAC • Experience transitioning hardware from development to Flight • Experience throughout engineering lifecycle and Design Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) • Experience on international programs • Positive attitude, accountable and responsible and able to work in a team-focused, dynamic environment • Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change • Space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, with the ability to lead multi-functional teams, build strong relationships with team members and build consensus among peers • Active Secret Security Clearance 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 $134,000 - $236,325. 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 $154,100 - $267,145. 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.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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1995
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