Test and Evaluation Flight Test Lead

Lockheed Martin•Greenville, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Test Lead for Test and Evaluation (T&E) at Greenville, SC is the LM Aeronautics senior manager at the test site. The Sr manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the integrated test engineering team, as well as serving as the principal focal point for the E&T IFG LoBE, Program Mgmt and and other supporting functions (Chief Eng, MRB, Flight Ops, Flight Safety, Sustainment, Production Operations, Quality, and Security) supporting the F-16 program. With responsibility for flight test engineering, the role ensures that all technical, logistical, and resource requirements are aligned with program milestones, safety standards, and corporate strategy. The Sr Manager serves as the principal point of contact for flight test efforts, collaborates with senior leaders across the Engineering & Technology lines of business, and represents the functional organization in leadership briefings. Partners with program operations site leads, program managers, and finance to secure budget approvals and prioritize resource allocations. Serve as the escalation point for any resource related issues that could impact test point milestones or schedule adherence. Coordinates with Fort Worth leadership, Greenville site Leadership, program office leadership, and the Engineering & Technology LOB executive leadership to ensure seamless execution of test requirements. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
15+ years of progressive experience in flight test systems engineering, logistics, or program management.
8+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi program engineering teams.
Deep knowledge of flight test processes, aircraft systems, maintenance, and logistics requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and Special Access Programs (SAP).
Must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Collaborative mindset, comfortable working across sites (Edwards, Fort Worth, Eglin AFB) and with external partners.
Commitment to security, safety, quality, and a continuous improvement culture.
Knowledgeable with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to present complex technical information to executive audiences.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic and operational leadership for the integrated test engineering team.
Serves as the principal focal point for the E&T IFG LoBE, Program Mgmt and other supporting functions.
Ensures that all technical, logistical, and resource requirements are aligned with program milestones, safety standards, and corporate strategy.
Serves as the principal point of contact for flight test efforts.
Collaborates with senior leaders across the Engineering & Technology lines of business.
Represents the functional organization in leadership briefings.
Partners with program operations site leads, program managers, and finance to secure budget approvals and prioritize resource allocations.
Serves as the escalation point for any resource related issues that could impact test point milestones or schedule adherence.
Coordinates with Fort Worth leadership, Greenville site Leadership, program office leadership, and the Engineering & Technology LOB executive leadership to ensure seamless execution of test requirements.