Test Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking an F35 Integrated Systems Test Engineering Manager for a position within the F-35 Production Engineering organization. The Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE) discipline is responsible for verification of the integrity of the aircraft build from subassembly to delivery operations. MTE provides the test equipment, the test procedures, and the on-floor test support needed to ensure functional compliance of every aircraft throughout the build-cycle. As the F35 Integrated Systems Test Engineering Manager, you will lead the Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE) team responsible for validating F-35 onboard aircraft systems to engineering requirements at the Fort Worth factory. In addition, this position will provide technical support to the Italy & Japan Final Assembly Check Out (FACOs) and the Production Engineering Enterprise as needed.

Requirements

People-centered coaching, mentoring and talent development experience including strong verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills
First-hand experience with 5th generation aircraft
Ability to drive large, complex work portfolios to ensure system test needs are met throughout the F-35 factory
Demonstrated ability for proactive workload oversight with early‑issue detection and resource optimization
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Ability to leverage key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives, set measurable targets, and track progress against them.
Adaptive communication, strategic thinking and visioning, data-informed decision making and problem-solving skills
Experience with agile or lean methodologies and continuous‑improvement frameworks.
Data literacy and digital fluency to drive 1LMX projects
Experience with program security controls and cyber security requirements

Responsibilities

Development & maintenance of System Checkout Procedures (SCOP) and test processes
Test equipment design, development, calibration, maintenance and repair
Test preparation, performance and post-test operations in support of daily production/delivery operations requirements
Continuous process improvement and providing technical support for root cause & corrective action
Supporting MTE Digital Transformation (DX) initiatives
Provide technical leadership and collaboration across F-35 and Aero Enterprise MTE teams, shaping the future direction of the Aero MTE role.
Participate in and support customer, program, and leadership reviews.
Ensure that all personnel and hardware safety standards are met.
Coordinate with external organizations to balance requests for non-production support.
Oversee staffing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development for the MTE team.
Continuously improve processes through feedback loops, performance metrics, and iterative refinements that enhance efficiency and quality.
Identify emerging issues early by analyzing trend data and setting predictive alerts, allowing corrective action before impacts occur.
Partner with customers to understand future requirements and translate those insights into actionable operational roadmaps.
Champion a safety‑first culture by integrating a safety-first mindset into everything we do.