IRST Production IPT Lead

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Production IPT Lead – IRST for the Sensors & Global Sustainment team. Our group drives the design, development, and fielding of cutting edge infrared search and track systems, delivering reliable, high performance hardware to the warfighter. As the Production IPT Lead you will own end to end execution of the IRST program’s infrared receiver (IRR) line, from concept through sustained production. You’ll steer a cross functional team, serve as the technical conscience of the effort, and partner with customers, suppliers, and internal design groups to keep cost, schedule, and performance on target.

Requirements

B.S. in mechanical, electrical or equivalent engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and/or testing electro-optical systems
Engineering management or team lead experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Process improvement and affordability experience.
Self-starter personality with the ability to multitask.
Strong business acumen, management influence, and whole systems thinking.
Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
Full lifecycle development experience.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs.
Experience working in lab and factory environments.
Ability to read and write specifications, statements of work, and guide the team through the MFC design process.
Familiarity with wire harness design and test equipment development.
Ability to design in collaboration with internal and external manufacturing and support functions.
Experience balancing technical and design to cost requirements.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EO/IR sensors and/or optical systems are highly desirable.
Strong interpersonal and technical skills related to High Resolution EOIR System Design and Integration.
Proposal development experience.
Basis of Estimate (BOE) development experience.
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience is a plus.
Experience designing and/or testing precision Line of Sight pointing and high stability gimbals.

Responsibilities

Lead program execution: develop ROMs, respond to new business opportunities, and manage inter program coordination for legacy IRST assets (Legion Pod, Legion ES, Navy Blk II).
Direct recruitment, training, performance assessments, and career development for the IRR engineering crew.
Own cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance for IRR contracts in both development and production phases.
Enforce engineering processes, ensure customer focused delivery, and act as the chief technical authority for the IRR line.
Manage supplier relationships, oversee flight hardware fabrication, integration, and testing of electro optical subsystems, especially precision LOS pointing and high stability gimbal assemblies.
Champion continuous improvement, drive engineering competency growth, and represent the team in senior level reviews and customer briefings.