Lockheed Martin Flight Test Engineer team lead for the testing of the F-35B/F-35C aircraft within the F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF) at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
Requirements
- Experience leading technical teams
- Test planning, execution and control room experience
- Experience managing projects
- F-35 Control room experience
- Knowledge of F-35 aircraft systems
- Experience working at a test site within Test Operations
- Familiarity with NAVAIR processes and operations
Responsibilities
- On-site leadership of Flight Test Engineer personnel
- Oversight of F-35B/F-35C testing, ensuring it is accomplished within schedule constraints while using F-35 program and local operating procedures
- Oversight of the test planning activities including advance coordination with Air Vehicle discipline engineering team, the F-35 Joint Program Office. and the Edwards AFB ITF
- Active Participation in regularly scheduled planning meetings
- Coordination with LM, ITF, and JPO leadership to determine test priorities and critical paths
- Development of 12-month test schedules and coordination of changes with ITF and JPO leadership
- Oversight of the FTE personnel training, utilization, and performance in support of test execution.
Other
- Current Secret security clearance
- Demonstrating/promoting an inclusive work environment that encourages employee involvement, initiative and accountability
- Mentoring development of all FTEs commensurate with their career goals and aspirations
- Develop strong, collaborative working relationship with peer managers within Test Operations and other adjacent departments (maintenance, air vehicle, logistics)
- US Citizen for consideration
