Manager - Advanced AESA Payload Product Development Lead

JOB ID:

724177BR Date posted: Apr. 14, 2026

Description:

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design, and build solutions to some of the world's toughest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence, and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus, and, if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Lockheed Martin is seeking a dynamic Product Development Lead (PDL) to support the development of an advanced Phased Array Payload for a commercial program. This position is a leadership role within LM Space and will be a Manager/Leader coded position supporting the Exploration, Weather, and Commercial (EWC) Mission Segment within the Commercial Civil Space (CCS) line of business. In this role the PDL will incorporate the new technology development of Active Electronically Steerable Array (AESA) Payloads being developed under Internal Research and Development (IRAD) funding for use in a 15-year GEO mission. This role will drive the project execution for the development and testing of the overall payload system, including subassemblies of the advanced Phased Array Payload.

Basic Qualifications:

A minimum of 5 years of experience in satellite or product development programs. Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership skills with the ability to organize and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience in the pursuit of common objectives Proven experience on an Integrated Product Team Experience as a CAM or with earned value management principles Experience with risk and opportunity management Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope Self-Starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multitask Ability to develop, maintain, and reporting of Integrated Master schedules (IMS) Skilled at leading engineering teams to achieve goals on time and on budget Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or 8+ years of applicable related experience. US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance

Desired Skills:

Ability to influence cross functional teams, resolve conflicts, and present technical information clearly to both technical and non technical audiences. Demonstrated successful delivery of subsystem(s) or products on schedule and within cost. Experience throughout engineering lifecycle and Design Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) Experience on international programs Positive attitude, accountable and responsible and able to work in a team-focused, dynamic environment Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change Space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or disciplines outside of Systems Engineering Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, with the ability to lead multi-functional teams, build strong relationships with team members and build consensus among peers

Active Secret Security Clearance Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest:

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to

Work Remotely:

Onsite Full-time:

The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this

Position:

9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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Experienced Professional Business Unit:

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Full-Time Shift:

First At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology:

From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture:

Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another's perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth:

Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life:

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to

Be Your Best:

Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet. Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer: Flexible Schedules, dependent on role

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