Mission Planning Environment Product Lead/Subject Matter Expert

Lockheed Martin•Eglin AFB, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WHAT WE'RE DOING Rotary and Mission Systems' Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for training and logistics products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international customers around the world. Based in Orlando, TLS develops programs that teach service men and women skills to accomplish their most challenging missions — flying the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, navigating ships and driving armored vehicles. TLS is the corporation’s hub for simulation, X reality, live-virtual-constructive capabilities, advanced training devices and full-service training programs. TLS also provides sustainment services such as supply chain and logistics IT solutions, spares and repairs, as well as automated test and support equipment. THE WORK As a member of our Systems Engineering team, you will: Act as the Product Lead and primary technical authority for the Mission Planning Environment (MPE) team within the Instructional Product Support Team (IPST). Serve as both Product Owner and Scrum Master for a focused MPE SME team, overseeing the development and delivery of roughly 65 instructional assets. Lead and guide the design, development, and sustainment of MPE training curriculum, including interactive virtual simulations, that teach essential MPE administration and planning skills. Oversee the MPE SME team’s workload, schedule, and deliverables by applying Agile principles and leveraging Jira and domain platforms. Serve as the primary liaison, representing the company and MPE training products to the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program Office and to internal Lockheed Martin leadership. Support the delivery of MPE courseware to F 35 system administrators and mission planners, providing subject matter guidance during instruction and after action debriefs. Apply expertise in Linux and Windows system administration to build realistic, technology driven training environments. This position will be located at the Eglin ATC, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The position requires periodic travel. Note: This position will require the selected candidate to have an active Secret level U.S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for consideration. WHY JOIN US We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. #resshotmiljobs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Minimum 8 years of experience in MPE related roles as a Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Mission Planner, Instructional designer or other related roles.
Knowledgeable of COTs and GOTs software related to mission planning and debrief (e.g. JMPS, PFPS, WPS, CWDS, JWS, EWCC, SPT, PCDS).
Active Secret Clearance updated within the last 5 years.
Experience creating and presenting technical documentation into user friendly training material.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering discipline.
Demonstrated expertise in the F 35 Mission Planning Environment, including system administration, mission planning, debrief, and security.
Proficient in Linux and Windows administration; experience creating virtual training simulations (e.g., VMware, Hyper V, or container based solutions).
Familiarity with instructional design methodologies (ADDIE, SAM) and learning management systems (LMS).
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and the ability to apply it to track cost schedule performance
Experience in Control Account Management (CAM)
Prior experience developing aerospace or defense related instructional courseware.
Strong analytical skills with a track record of conducting training gap analyses and curriculum development.
Experience working in a joint/multi agency environment and coordinating with DoD acquisition teams.

Responsibilities

Act as the Product Lead and primary technical authority for the Mission Planning Environment (MPE) team within the Instructional Product Support Team (IPST).
Serve as both Product Owner and Scrum Master for a focused MPE SME team, overseeing the development and delivery of roughly 65 instructional assets.
Lead and guide the design, development, and sustainment of MPE training curriculum, including interactive virtual simulations, that teach essential MPE administration and planning skills.
Oversee the MPE SME team’s workload, schedule, and deliverables by applying Agile principles and leveraging Jira and domain platforms.
Serve as the primary liaison, representing the company and MPE training products to the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program Office and to internal Lockheed Martin leadership.
Support the delivery of MPE courseware to F 35 system administrators and mission planners, providing subject matter guidance during instruction and after action debriefs.
Apply expertise in Linux and Windows system administration to build realistic, technology driven training environments.