Discipline Engineer Mgr - Level 5

Description

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we are pushing the boundaries of aviation technology through advanced aircraft design, prototype development, and rapid iteration of clean‑sheet concepts. This role offers the chance to shape the future of flight while working in a top‑secret, highly secure environment.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Flight Test Discipline Engineer Manager – Level 5

As a key member of the Skunk Works organization, you will lead a discipline engineering team that develops solutions for some of the most advanced aircraft, including the U‑2, SR‑71, F‑22, F‑117, and F‑35.

• Develop and publish test plans and flight test cards.
• Determine and communicate test requirements and configuration to engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, and flight operation personnel to ensure test article readiness.
• Comply with test safety plans and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in test mission briefings, debriefings, and control‑room operations, meeting mission qualification requirements.
• Perform real‑time and postflight data analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• Ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance with special program access.
• Leadership experience, including hiring, time‑tracking, performance reviews, counseling, promotions, and training.
• Proven flight‑test experience.
• Experience working in a mission control room with a multi‑functional test team.
• U.S. citizenship; dual citizenship is not considered.

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in Air Data, Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Flight Control Systems (FLCS), Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Flying Qualities (FQ), Navigation, or Loads.
• Basic understanding of Platform/Ground Hardware, Propulsion, Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Fuel/Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Performance, Flutter, Communications, GVMS, and/or Ground Software.
• Direct interface experience with DoD customers.

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance initiatives
• Career development programs
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards and recognition

Shift may require extended hours, weekend work, and travel. The position is on‑site at a Lockheed Martin facility and supports a 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week schedule.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. This position requires a U.S. citizen and a Top Secret clearance with an investigation performed within the last five years.