Sensor Architectures Department - S4R Product Line I&T Unit Manager

Lockheed Martin•Moorestown, NJ

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. Our mission systems drive advancements in defense, aerospace, and technology, helping to shape a secure and sustainable future. We pride ourselves on creating cutting-edge products that solve the world's toughest challenges, and we’re looking for passionate engineers to help us deliver solutions that matter. The Sensor Architectures Department – Scalable, Software Defined, Supportable S-Band Radar (S4R) Product Line Integration & Test (I&T) Unit drives radar I&T test planning and execution on the S4R product line, including the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), Homeland Defense Radar (HDR) including AN/TPY-6, and AN/SPY-7 Maritime Radar variants. The Unit consists of 25-30 I&T leaders, architects, and engineers responsible for defining test plans and procedures, and providing direction, execution, and analysis at multiple radar integration laboratories / facilities at the Lockheed Martin Moorestown, NJ site. As the Unit’s First Line Manager (FLM), the selected candidate will be responsible for day-to-day management and development of the Unit staff, functional initiatives, and driving technical excellence, affordability, and program execution. Regarding the day-to-day management and development of staff, the selected candidate will be responsible for technical coaching and mentoring, aligning work assignments with program needs, and individual career development objectives. To support functional initiatives, the candidate is responsible for employee hiring and onboarding, implementing the LM Atlas Perform performance assessment cycle, and recognition and disciplinary actions. To drive technical excellence, affordability, and program execution, the candidate will assist in implementing the LM engineering development process, facilitate cross-program knowledge transfer to share best practices, and allocate talent to ensure appropriate systems engineering, architecture, and I&T leadership. Furthermore, the candidate will often act as the I&T engineering focal point for proposal, program, or IRAD activities during planning and cost estimating. Finally, the candidate may be asked to assist in successful completion of a major project during a critical phase of execution. Occasional travel is required. The selected candidate will join the Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Engineering and Technology (E&T) organization supporting the programs within the Sensors, Effectors, and Mission Systems (SEMS) line of business. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate engineering processes, technical personnel, and design tools are applied and managed. Staffing responsibilities include the projection and planning of appropriate staffing levels, recruiting and selection of interns, contractors, college hires and experienced professionals. This role oversees a very diverse and highly skilled set of engineers in the RMS E&T organization. The position will be responsible for program execution, driving technical and organizational strategy, instilling and maintaining engineering discipline, and enhancing employee experiences while focusing on functional management excellence. Lockheed Martin offers an environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions make a real impact. Working at Lockheed Martin means joining a company committed to innovation, quality, and integrity. You’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in a supportive and rewarding environment, all while working on projects that help shape a better tomorrow.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent
Engineering management or Radar Systems Engineering team lead experience including task planning, budget management, subcontract management and/or employee development and mentoring.
Full Life-cycle Product Development Experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems, programs and IRAD projects.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or equivalent.
Prior experience in Engineering Management, Radar Systems, and/or Product Integration and Test
Self-starter personality with an ability to multitask.
Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
Proposal Development Experience; Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development
Control Account Manager (CAM) experience
Experience working and leading teams in an Agile team environment.
Demonstrated interpersonal, team-building skills, strong work ethic and self-motivation. Strong customer focus with a proven record of outstanding customer satisfaction.
Experience with product development phases prior to I&T including architecture definition, requirements analysis, design, and trade studies.

Responsibilities

day-to-day management and development of the Unit staff
functional initiatives
driving technical excellence, affordability, and program execution
technical coaching and mentoring
aligning work assignments with program needs
individual career development objectives
employee hiring and onboarding
implementing the LM Atlas Perform performance assessment cycle
recognition and disciplinary actions
assisting in implementing the LM engineering development process
facilitating cross-program knowledge transfer to share best practices
allocating talent to ensure appropriate systems engineering, architecture, and I&T leadership
act as the I&T engineering focal point for proposal, program, or IRAD activities during planning and cost estimating
assisting in successful completion of a major project during a critical phase of execution
ensuring that appropriate engineering processes, technical personnel, and design tools are applied and managed
projection and planning of appropriate staffing levels, recruiting and selection of interns, contractors, college hires and experienced professionals
program execution
driving technical and organizational strategy
instilling and maintaining engineering discipline
enhancing employee experiences while focusing on functional management excellence