Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness Manager

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a first-line manager to lead the Integration & Airworthiness team within the Vehicle Systems directorate. The successful candidate will set high performance standards, maintain professionalism, and demonstrate continuous learning and analytical thinking. This position reports to the Senior Manager of the Electronics, Integration and Labs team. The manager will oversee a functional engineering team responsible for Air Vehicle Design Engineering integration across the broader Vehicle Systems engineering team, including full-time deployed Engineering support to the Factory, Flight Line, and Sustainment Operations. This team cultivates expertise in all areas of safety-critical requirements decomposition and verification, with focus on Tier 3 to Tier 5, required for airworthiness certification. Primary responsibilities include driving the development and implementation of functional standards within Integration & Airworthiness competencies. The manager will establish and coordinate processes, plans, and procedures to ensure timely, accurate, and focused engineering support across the enterprise. Additionally, they will develop and execute workforce competency strategies, managing and advancing a skilled team specializing in Integration & Airworthiness. This position is expected to: Grow the VS Integration & Airworthiness competencies to meet program demands Manage the Technical workforce, planning and staffing, including manpower estimates/forecasts/planning to support programs Identify, mitigate and build critical/fragile skills, including planning, managing and prioritizing training and competency development to ensure Knowledge Continuity Lead development of a Digital Thread from Requirements thru Fabrication to Verification (utilizing MBSE/Cameo/Siemens tool suites) Establish Systems Engineering best practices and Re-use Ecosystem across Vehicle Systems Forecast and manage indirect & direct budget for the team Perform OBS management role responsibilities Technically, the manager will oversee Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness scope across all programs. This role also involves collaborating on strategic direction, aligning day-to-day operational plans with long-term objectives, and maintaining situational awareness of team status. The manager will ensure the team supports the organizational tempo and participates in functional and program organizational meetings. Strategically, the manager will work with the team to establish vision, goals, and objectives that support higher-level program and organizational outcomes. They will lead efforts to implement cost reduction initiatives and long- range plans aimed at the continuous improvement of the Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness team. This includes prioritizing, planning, training, performance tracking, and coordinating organizational efforts. Operationally, the manager will assign personnel to programs and tasks, direct resources to priority tasks, and adjust priorities based on evolving needs. They will also interface and coordinate with stakeholders and leadership from E&T, Production, Sustainment, suppliers, and customers. The successful candidate will create, support, and reward an agile team environment that fosters innovation and ensure the team’s actions lead to positive business results. Some domestic and international travel may be required.

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
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

Grow the VS Integration & Airworthiness competencies to meet program demands
Manage the Technical workforce, planning and staffing, including manpower estimates/forecasts/planning to support programs
Identify, mitigate and build critical/fragile skills, including planning, managing and prioritizing training and competency development to ensure Knowledge Continuity
Lead development of a Digital Thread from Requirements thru Fabrication to Verification (utilizing MBSE/Cameo/Siemens tool suites)
Establish Systems Engineering best practices and Re-use Ecosystem across Vehicle Systems
Forecast and manage indirect & direct budget for the team
Perform OBS management role responsibilities
Oversee Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness scope across all programs
Collaborate on strategic direction, aligning day-to-day operational plans with long-term objectives, and maintaining situational awareness of team status
Ensure the team supports the organizational tempo and participates in functional and program organizational meetings
Establish vision, goals, and objectives that support higher-level program and organizational outcomes
Lead efforts to implement cost reduction initiatives and long- range plans aimed at the continuous improvement of the Vehicle Systems Integration & Airworthiness team
Prioritize, plan, train, track performance, and coordinate organizational efforts
Assign personnel to programs and tasks
Direct resources to priority tasks
Adjust priorities based on evolving needs
Interface and coordinate with stakeholders and leadership from E&T, Production, Sustainment, suppliers, and customers
Create, support, and reward an agile team environment that fosters innovation
Ensure the team’s actions lead to positive business results