Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness Manager

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness Manager for the Integration & Airworthiness team within the Vehicle Systems directorate which is responsible for ensuring air‑vehicle design integration and airworthiness certification across Aeronautics programs. As the Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness Manager you will be responsible for leading a functional engineering group that delivers safety‑critical integration and certification support from concept through sustainment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, equivalent discipline considered)
Experience managing budget, schedule, and technical scope and associated EVM techniques
Experience developing processes, plans, and schedules
Technical lead or team leadership experience
Systems engineering experience
Project engineering/leadership experience
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
Selected candidate must possess an active Interim Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

Cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong communications skills
Engineering experience within Integration & Airworthiness competencies
Formal leadership experience
Prior experience in one or more Vehicle Systems/Flight Sciences competency areas
Formal CAM Experience
Functional, Project or Program leadership experience in Systems Engineering as Applied to Air Vehicle Design & Development
Technical expertise in Air Vehicle Design & Development for flight/safety-critical systems
Experience in multiple areas of VS engineering or VS-related lines of business, especially those associated with Software Intensive Systems
Knowledge of LM Aero Online Systems (VEMO, PDM, JDL, Tableau)
Experience arranging and managing Tech Services support
Experience conducting Structured Improvement Activities
Strong executive and team level communication skills - both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across organizational levels and entities
Experience planning and forecasting resources (manpower, material, etc.)
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
Technical problem-solving and strong analytical skills
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and diverse team environments
Ability to engage with all levels of management
Experience building and leading effective teams
Proficiency in operating in complex environments, building relationships, and meeting customer expectations
Understanding of financial impacts of team decisions
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Responsibilities

Develop and institute functional standards and best practices for Integration & Airworthiness across the enterprise.
Plan, staff, and grow the technical workforce, including competency forecasting, training, and knowledge‑continuity initiatives.
Lead the creation of a Digital Thread linking requirements, fabrication, and verification using MBSE tool suites.
Manage the team’s indirect and direct budget while applying Earned Value Management fundamentals.
Coordinate with the Chief Engineer’s Office and Engineering & Technology leadership to resolve issues and align strategic direction.