Engineering Manager - Lab Operations, F-35 HITL

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be the F-35 HITL Lab Operations Manager for the Lab Operations team which is responsible for supporting F-35 flight simulation and hardware‑in‑the‑loop environments. What You Will Be Doing As the F-35 HITL Lab Operations Manager you will be responsible for leading a high‑skilled technical team that delivers program execution and functional leadership across multiple lab venues. Your responsibilities will include: Direct program execution by managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for over 20 lab venues. Lead talent acquisition, labor planning, budgeting, performance assessments, and career development for the Lab Operations team. Maintain physical and data security, property management, configuration control, tool control, and calibration of test equipment. Oversee troubleshooting, repairs, and integration of advanced computing and image‑generating technologies to provide state‑of‑the‑art simulation environments. Build and sustain peer‑organization relationships, act as a trusted advisor, and communicate effectively with customers and program stakeholders. What’s In It For You 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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a values‑driven leader who embodies Doing What’s Right, Performing with Excellence, and Respecting Others. You bring strong ethics, optimism, and the ability to make effective decisions, lead change with agility, and develop enduring relationships. Your experience includes managing complex technical teams, overseeing budgets, and delivering results in a high‑tempo, multi-discipline environment. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start. This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field (engineering highly desired)
• Experience with leading technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, and/or experience forming and growing a high performing multidiscipline team
• In-depth operational, developmental, integration, or test experience with modern avionics
• MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
• The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in System Integration Labs or Hardware in the loop labs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities and to effortlessly multitask across those priorities, while inspiring collaboration, confidence, and motivation of a team in stressful and dynamic environments
• Have a strong desire to build and lead high-talent teams
• Provide project management mentorship to technical leads
• Expertise in Metrics Collection, Risk and Opportunities Management, and Staffing
• Familiarity with Digital Transformation processes, tools, common products, and infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Direct program execution by managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for over 20 lab venues.
• Lead talent acquisition, labor planning, budgeting, performance assessments, and career development for the Lab Operations team.
• Maintain physical and data security, property management, configuration control, tool control, and calibration of test equipment.
• Oversee troubleshooting, repairs, and integration of advanced computing and image‑generating technologies to provide state‑of‑the‑art simulation environments.
• Build and sustain peer‑organization relationships, act as a trusted advisor, and communicate effectively with customers and program stakeholders.

Benefits

• flexible scheduling options
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees