Subsystem Design and Installation Associate Manager - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Aeronautical Engineer Asc Mgr - L4 to lead both managerial and technical efforts within the F-35 Wing Subsystems Design and Installation team. You will mentor engineers, oversee performance and training, and drive design execution with the Design Team Manager.

The role requires US citizenship with active secret clearance and prior leadership on complex airframe subsystem projects. The position is based in the Fort Worth area as part of the F-35 program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in an engineering discipline from an accredited college.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities with a track record of performance management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with customer and management exposure.
• Experience leading technical design and installation efforts for complex subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop engineering team members, fostering career growth and performance excellence.
• Oversee performance assessments, compensation, awards, and recognition programs.
• Manage administrative duties and training activities to ensure team readiness.
• Lead technical execution on F-35 design projects, collaborating with the Design Team Manager.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive technical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer interaction

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD tools (CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, Creo, Unigraphics)

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Asc Mgr - L4 for the F-35 Wing Subsystems Design and Installation which is responsible for delivering advanced aerodynamic solutions for the F-35 program.

You will be the Aeronautical Engineer Asc Mgr - L4 for the F-35 Wing Subsystems Design and Installation which is responsible for delivering advanced aerodynamic solutions for the F-35 program.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aeronautical Engineer Asc Mgr - L4 you will be responsible for leading both managerial and technical efforts within the F-35 Wing Subsystems Design and Installation team.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Mentor and develop engineering team members, fostering career growth and performance excellence.
• Oversee performance assessments, compensation, awards, and recognition programs.
• Manage administrative duties and training activities to ensure team readiness.
• Lead technical execution on F-35 design projects, collaborating closely with the Design Team Manager.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive technical solutions.

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 aeronautical engineering expertise and a proven track record of driving results in a high‑technology environment. You thrive on mentoring talent, navigating complex technical challenges, and delivering on schedule. Your decisive, forward‑thinking approach makes this role an ideal platform to shape the future of the F-35 program.

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 obtain a secretclearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Team Lead Experience.
• Experience in subsystsem design and installation (Airframe Layout, Detail Part and Assembly, Harness Design, Tube Design).
• Experience with 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools such as CATIA, NX, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Creo, Unigraphics, 3DX, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s or above Degree from an accredited college in a related engineering discipline.
• Must be a US Citizen with active secret security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Management Experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working F-35 or similar programs, development through sustainment.
• Experience interacting with customers and senior management.

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. 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.