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Systems Engineer, Associate Manager - Flight Test Optics
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What they do
An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$118,318 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
In this role you will:
- Manage and direct the processing and archival of optics data to support post-flight engineering evaluation of flight performance
- Manage and direct the efforts of flight test personnel in the setup, maintenance and operation of the sea and air-based electro-optical instrumentation systems in support of the FBM flight tests
- Provide local functional oversight to engineers within his technical discipline
- Evaluate test engineering personnel for performance reviews/management, promotions, merits, and career development
- Work collaboratively with the program and functional senior leadership to manage staffing requirements and plan job assignments / rotations to sustain engineering capabilities and critical skills
- Lead and multi-task in a demanding and dynamic workplace consistent with Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives
- Model personal excellence, integrity, accountability, and technical excellence while leading assigned employees The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
- Technical coordination with Program Office, Systems Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Customer
- Agile development experience
- Systems Engineering process knowledge or experience and complete lifecycle experience with Engineering processes and reviews
- Active Secret Clearance; US Citizenship required
- Abilitty to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance ## Desired Skills
- Bachelors or Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM)
- Familiarity with DoD program support
- Demonstrated Program/Project Management and/or leadership skills
- FBM Weapon Systems Programs
- Missile/Space Weapons Systems
- Customer interaction and familiarity with the DoD Flight Tests
- Understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes, principles and tools
- Broad experience of Systems Engineering life cycle process and tools
- Proposal preparation, BOEs
- Knowledge of program management, finance, contracts, Earned Value Management (EVM) and demonstrated business insight
- Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application
- Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering
Active Top Secret Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range:
$104900.00 - $194700.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.