Physical Test Lab Mgr

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Physical Test Lab Manager to lead the Test Engineering Team. You will oversee integration and testing of components and subsystems, aligning customer needs with feasible test solutions while managing schedules and costs.

You will mentor teams, resolve interface challenges, and ensure comprehensive test plans are executed for complex systems. A Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in a Physical Test Lab Environment.
• Familiar with Mechanical Testing, Failure Analysis, NDI, and Systems Testing.
• Must be a US citizen; willing to support extended/off shift work schedules and on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manages the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems.
• Coordinates subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Oversees the synthesis of customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Directs the establishment of functional and technical specifications and standards, solving hardware/software interface problems, defining input/output parameters, and ensuring integration of the entire system or subsystem.
• Manages the development and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems.
• Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations.

Skills

Hardware integration

System testing

Failure analysis

NDI

MS Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Physical Test Lab Mgr for the Test Engineering Team which is responsible for delivering integrated test solutions for complex systems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manages the integration and testing of in‑house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems.
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
• Oversees the synthesis of customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints.
• Directs the following activities: establishing functional and technical specifications and standards, solving hardware/software interface problems, defining input/output parameters, and ensuring integration of the entire system or subsystem.
• Manages the development and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems.
• Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative leader with deep experience in hardware/software integration and test management. You thrive in environments where technical excellence, schedule discipline, and cost awareness intersect. Your ability to mentor teams, solve complex interface challenges, and translate customer intent into actionable test plans makes this role uniquely impactful.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must be able to possess an active Secretclearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Equivalent
• 10 years of experience in a Physical Test Lab Environment
• Must be Famiar with Mechanical Testing, Failure Analysis, NDI, and Systems Testing
• Must Be a US citizen
• Must be willing to support extended and off shift work scheudles and on-call requirements

Desired Skills

• A SME in one of the following: Mechanical Testing, Systems Testing, Failure Analysis, or NDI
• Familiar with specifications including ASTM, SAE, Mil Specs
• Familiar with Safety and QualityAudits and AS9100 compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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. 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.