F-35 CNI Capability Owner

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the F-35 CNI Capability Owner for the CNI Integrated Product Team (IPT) which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge Communication, Navigation, and Identification capabilities to the F‑35 fleet. What You Will Be Doing As the F-35 CNI Capability Owner you will be responsible for shaping the end‑to‑end plan that develops, integrates, and delivers CNI capability across the entire lifecycle—from concept and development through production and sustainment. Your responsibilities will include: Define and execute the long‑term roadmap for CNI, aligning technology, schedule, and cost targets. Lead cross‑functional teams to integrate CNI hardware and software into the F‑35 platform. Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements are met and risks are mitigated. Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement throughout production and sustainment phases. Present status, trade‑studies, and recommendations to senior leadership and program managers. 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 strategic, results‑driven leader with deep expertise in aerospace systems and a proven track record of delivering complex, high‑impact capabilities. You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate clearly with diverse audiences, and make data‑informed decisions that keep programs on schedule and within budget. Your ability to navigate technical, contractual, and operational challenges makes you the ideal champion for the CNI IPT. 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 Interim Secret clearance to start. This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, computer science, or related engineering/technical field.
Experience with CNI Avionics Subsystems.
Experience with project management.
Knowledge of the F-35 development processes for hardware and software.
Knowledge of Agile principles and experience managing product backlogs within a Scrum or Kanban framework.
Experience with Jira or other Agile issue and project tracking software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to "translate" complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

Product Owner experience.
Knowledge of video/still imagery compression technologies and associated metadata standards.
Knowledge of state of the art navigation principles and concepts.
Knowledge of System Integration and Test (SI&T) processes.
Knowledge of SATCOM concepts.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the long‑term roadmap for CNI, aligning technology, schedule, and cost targets.
Lead cross‑functional teams to integrate CNI hardware and software into the F‑35 platform.
Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements are met and risks are mitigated.
Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement throughout production and sustainment phases.
Present status, trade‑studies, and recommendations to senior leadership and program managers.