Payload IPT Manager

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The MUOS SLE program is looking for a Payload Deputy for the Payload Integrated Products Team. In this role, the candidate will oversee the Digital Signal Processing team as well as our Payload Antenna team ensuring these Payload products are made efficiently, safely, meet stringent quality standards, and stay on schedule. This position will bridge the gap between upper management and the engineering teams by overseeing budgets, optimizing workflows, and managing personnel. The candidate will also perform delegation activities for the Payload IPT lead. Position is contingent upon contract award anticipated July 2026. This position requires eligibility and willingness to obtain a Top Secret security clearance. Must be a US citizen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering/technical discipline.
8+ years of proven, hands-on supervisory experience in an engineering and production setting.
RF products background with familiarity in Spacecraft Architecture and Communications Subsystems.
Experience guiding the successful completion of significant projects and/or multi-discipline team efforts.
Experience managing project budgets, analyzing cost variances, and monitoring key performance indicators.
Strong team-building and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to communicate across organizational levels and functionalities.
Eligibility and willingness to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.
US citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with LM2100 Spacecraft Bus RF Products.
Expertise with one or more of the following: Digital Signal Processing and Hardware, Antenna Products.
Experience with part procurement, qualification, and traceability issues.
Experience working closely with subcontractors and subcontract management.
Project Management Experience.
Thorough understanding of program, functional, and process metrics including Earned Value Management (EVM).

Responsibilities

Oversee the Digital Signal Processing team and the Payload Antenna team.
Ensure Payload products are made efficiently, safely, meet stringent quality standards, and stay on schedule.
Bridge the gap between upper management and the engineering teams by overseeing budgets, optimizing workflows, and managing personnel.
Perform delegation activities for the Payload IPT lead.
Participate in major program milestone reviews such as PDR, CDR, etc.
Control Account Management (CAM) experience within the last 5 years.