Discipline Engineer Mgr Level 5

Discipline Engineer Mgr -- Level 5 | Lockheed Martin

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to refining aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless. Join us as a Flight Test Discipline Engineer Manager -- Level 5 with our legendary Skunk Works® organization.

The Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightning II.

A successful manager will oversee a team of discipline engineers engaged in devising practical solutions for challenging problems. Their duties and responsibilities include planning, scheduling and executing flight test missions by:

• Developing and publishing test plans and flight test cards.
• Determining and communicating test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation and flight operation personnel to ensure test article readiness.
• Complying with test safety plans and standard operation procedures.
• Participate in test mission briefings, debriefings and control room operations. Must be able to meet mission qualification requirements.
• Performing real-time and postflight data analysis.

Some shift, extended hours, weekend work and travel may be required
** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. No dual citizenship will be considered. **

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

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline

Specific experience in:
Air Data, Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Flight Control Systems (FLCS), Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Flying Qualities (FQ), Navigation, and/or Loads

Of lesser priority, but still helpful, is a basic understanding of:
Platform / Ground Hardware, Propulsion, Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Fuel / Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Performance, Flutter, Communications, GVMS, and/or Ground Software

Experience interfacing directly with DoD customers