ARRW Hypersonic Development IPT Lead​/Secret Clearance

Description

You will be the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) Hypersonic Development IPT lead for the ARRW Development IPT team. Our team is responsible for driving the development, affordability, and rate planning aspects of the ARRW program, shaping strategic direction, and ensuring a smooth transition from development to production.

As the ARRW Hypersonic Development IPT lead you will be responsible for guiding the program’s technical development, coordinating manufacturing readiness, and delivering cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

• Lead development activities for DVT and flight test builds, aligning them with program strategy.
• Coordinate Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and support transition to production.
• Manage affordability initiatives and future rate planning to meet baseline budgets.
• Support proposal efforts and author Program Directives while communicating with customers and senior leadership.
• Present performance metrics in Program and Customer Reviews and travel to key production sites as required.

We are looking for a decisive, collaborative leader who thrives in a high impact aerospace environment. This role offers the chance to influence a cutting edge hypersonic weapons program, work with a diverse cross-functional team, and make tangible contributions to national security. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Prior experience in production/manufacturing environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in leading and working effectively with manufacturing teams in the planning and execution of identified solutions to technical problems.
• This position requires a security clearance; all applicants must be a U.S. citizen.

• Experience with Manufacturing Readiness Assessments and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Experience in missile or aircraft manufacturing/design.
• Knowledge of cost, schedule, quality, and safety in a production environment (budgeting, manpower planning, production planning, tooling, MRP).
• CAM certification or cost analysis experience.
• Knowledge of make/buy process.
• Prior experience supporting development and/or transition to production efforts.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

• Experience Level: Experienced Professional
• Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
• Relocation Available:
  Possible
• Career Area:
  Manufacturing
• Type:
  Full-Time
• Shift: First

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.