Deputy IPT Sr Staff Engineer - IT&E- Dallas

Description:

Lockheed Martin MFC in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking an experienced Test Infrastructure (TI) and System Integration & Test (SI&T) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Deputy Lead. The Deputy IPT Lead will partner with the TI and SI&T IPTL leads throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring technical, schedule, and cost objectives are met.

What You Will Be Doing

* Technical leadership - Guide a multidisciplinary team in architecture development, configuration‑item definition, and integration of test hardware/software.

* Program execution - Own control‑account management, risk & opportunity mitigation, and BOE (Basis of Estimate) development.

* Cross‑functional collaboration - Coordinate with Engineering, Production Operations, Materials, Quality, and Supplier Technical leads through regular IPT meetings and ad‑hoc forums.

* Customer & stakeholder engagement - Represent the IPT in internal and external customer reviews, briefings, and status meetings.

* Decision support - Work closely with Program Leadership (Chief Engineer, Program Manager, other IPTs) to make collaborative, data‑driven decisions.

* The successful candidate will be a proactive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly integrated environment and is passionate about delivering cutting‑edge RF‑sensor capabilities for our MFC programs.

* Travel will be required up to 20%

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics or a related STEM discipline

8+ years of relevant professional experience working in Hardware in the Loop (HWIL), Integration and Test (I&T), Test Engineering, or Design Verification Testing (DVT)

* Hands‑on familiarity with laboratory and test‑equipment hardware (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, matrix switch cards, PXI‑based I/O modules, AC/DC power distribution)

* Experience developing software for test applications (LabVIEW, C#, C++, Python, or MATLAB)

* Ability to Obtain SECRET clearance (Interim required prior to start)

Desired

Skills:

* Experience testing RF sensors and associated test‑range hardware

* Experience with Cost Accounting & Earned Value Management (CAM/EVMS), manpower planning, and Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS)

* Experience supporting Proposals (Basis of Estimates (BOEs))

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: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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.

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