Ground System Engineering Technical Lead -- Level 5

Lockheed MartinPalmdale, CA
Onsite

About The Position

We are 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 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Flight Test Ground Station Engineering Technical Lead -- 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. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here. A technical lead will oversee a team of ground station engineers engaged in devising practical solutions for challenging problems. Interactions and contributions will be on a daily basis with the team. 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.

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
  • No dual citizenship will be considered.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance with special program access
  • Leadership system experience to include hiring, timecards, performance reviews, counseling, promotions, recognition, training, etc.
  • Proven Flight Test experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline
  • Security+ certification
  • Experience in engineering documentation, configuration control and change boards, and systems management
  • History interfacing directly with DoD customers

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a team of ground station engineers engaged in devising practical solutions for challenging problems.
  • Interactions and contributions will be on a daily basis with the team.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401k
  • Paid time off
  • Work/life balance
  • Career development
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Rewards & recognition
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Holidays
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