Job Description

The Test and Evaluation (T&E) Marietta Test Engineering manager is responsible to lead and organize the Flight Test Discipline Engineer (FTDE) elements for all Marietta Test & Evaluation programs. These elements include test planning, test execution, data analysis and test reporting of lab and aircraft testing. The Marietta Test Engineering manager is responsible for the schedule and budget performance of the Test Engineering team including utilization of EVMS.

Must have advanced interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across the LM Aero T&E team and to manage, coach, develop and motivate the Marietta Test Engineering team. The Test Engineering manager will develop the Marietta Test Engineering team's staffing strategy for Marietta programs through collaboration with program management, site leadership, and other T&E leadership teams across LM Aero. The Test Engineering manager will ensure that all Marietta programs' requirements are supported for successful execution.

This individual must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and must be able to effectively and calmly interact with other internal organizations, USG customers, and international customers in order to develop and execute a successful test program. Experience transforming contractual requirements, Military Standards and airworthiness criteria into test requirements is required. The Test Engineering manager must be able to also develop detailed test procedures beyond just contractual requirements to ensure that LM is providing a quality and safe product. Must be extremely organized, reliable, and able to successfully multi-task and perform within the high octane, dynamic Flight Test environment.

Must be able to obtain a security clearance

*Must be a US Citizen.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience with aircraft test planning, execution, data analysis and reporting.
• Must have excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, with the ability to brief Program leadership and customers.
• Experience transforming contractual requirements, Military Standards and airworthiness criteria into test requirements.
• Control Account Manager (CAM) / Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Desired skills
• Experience with Air Mobility and Maritime Mission (AMMM) program and aircraft (C 130, C-5 and P-3).
• Strong presentation skills and ability to address complex matters / solutions with senior leadership.
• Must have a personality and demeanor to handle the highly dynamic environment of Flight test, including the always-changing dates and priorities.
• Demonstrated Corrective Action and Problem Solving skills.
• Familiarization and knowledge of aircraft avionic systems and mechanical systems.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal management oversight.

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 $122,900 - $216,660. 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 $141,300 - $244,835. 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.