Flight Test Instrumentation and Data Processing Manager (Level 5)

Lockheed Martin

  • Edwards Air Force Base, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
LMCareers Business UnitAERONAUTICS COMPANYSecurity ClearanceTop Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsShiftFirstDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaAeronautics CompanyDepartment6G4F00:FW Flight TestJob ClassElectronics EngineeringJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalReq TypeFull-TimeJob DescriptionWe are Lockheed MartinThis position is for the first line manager of a Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) and Data Processing (DP) team at Edwards AFB, CA. The team is responsible for installing, maintaining, and processing all aspects of flight test instrumentation and data collected for the F-22 and F-16 aircrafts. The successful candidate will lead approximately 23 FTI/DP Lockheed engineers.
Team with the Government Instrumentation Lead to provide joint onsite technical and management oversight to a team of electronics engineers across a two-shift operation. Direct and coordinate test configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the instrumentation systems across a fleet of 11 to 13 aircraft. Oversee the data center consisting of download, reduction, processing, storage, and transmission at multiple classification levels and provide timely, accurate, and focused data products to support F-22 and F-16 capability development and verifications requirements. Enable autonomous day-to-day operation and coordination with other appropriate Lockheed site locations. Frequent communication with internal Lockheed and Government upper-level management.
Responsibilities will also include coordinating and interacting with several disciplines as they relate to flight test such as maintenance, configuration management, supportability, engineering, flight operations, security and quality.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends when required; travel required is minimal.**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.What's In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Work/life balance
  • Career development
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Rewards & recognition
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or appropriate degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.
  • Significant experience and knowledge of flight test instrumentation and/or data collection and processing
  • Flight Test Instrumentation Experience - Design or Installation or Troubleshooting or Operations and/or Data Processing Experience - Data Collection and Reduction
  • Team Leadership Experience
Desired skills
  • Familiarity with AFFTC Processes and Operations
  • Ability to demonstrate the five imperatives of Full Spectrum Leadership: shape the future, build effective relationships, energize the team, deliver results, and model personal excellence
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite tools
  • Integrated Military/Govt/Contractor Test Team Experience
  • F-22 and/or F-16 Aircraft System Knowledge
  • Control Room Experience
  • Excellent Communication/Presentation Skills
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
  • Secret Clearance required to start; ability to obtain a Top Secret and Program SAP clearances
VirtualnoZip93524EEOLockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Ability to TelecommuteNo telecommutingOther Important InformationBy 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 remotelyOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedule InformationLockheed 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.Security Clearance InformationThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Work Schedule4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will work on-site full-time

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