Systems Integration/Test Engineering Asc Mgr

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Florida seeks an Associate Manager for the Readiness group to ensure all constraints leading up to planned operations and tests are identified and cleared. You will review engineering drawings, analyze assembly sequences, and coordinate resources to support Orion spacecraft builds.

The role leads a team, coordinates test plans, and ensures alignment of schedules, costs, and technical requirements with program goals, customers, and vendors in a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or higher; Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Manufacturing preferred.
• Experience leading a technical workforce (min 3 years).
• Experience with assembly/integration of complex aerospace systems.
• Strong communication and briefing senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, selection and training, and performance assessment for the Readiness team.
• Develop and execute test plans and schedules for complete systems.
• Review drawings and test specs to ensure readiness for operations.
• Ensure integration of system requirements with cost and schedule constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Technical briefing

Cross-functional collaboration

NASA/Orion familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Windchill

EPDM

Creo Parametric

CreoView

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you!

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.

The Strategic Alignment Team Readiness organization is a team responsible for ensuring near‑term operations and tests are aligned for success. This position for as associate manager of the Readiness group. The position will lead a team ensuring all constraints leading up to planned operations and tests are identified and cleared. They will review engineering drawings and test specs, analyze assembly and testing sequences, review resource loading to support build of the Orion spacecraft.

Basic Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor's degree or higher (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or Manufacturing preferred) or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience with the assembly and integration of complex aerospace systems or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years experience leading a technical workforce
• Experience supporting multi-functional teams including manufacturing and/or AIT&L disciplines
• Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings and providing technical feedback for manufacturing
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience briefing senior leaders and customers
• Must be a United States citizen

Desired Skills

• Experience with the Orion program and NASA customer
• Experience with configuration management practices and databases such as Windchill, EPDM, or similar.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software such as Creo Parametric, CreoView
• Demonstrated understanding and background in integrated master schedule planning activities
• Demonstrated proficiency establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and working collaboratively across multiple organizations
• Experience with lean/six-sigma concepts, green belt certification preferred
• Must thrive in an environment of rapid change with the ability to communicate and champion that change to the team
• Strong understanding assembly processes and manufacturing operations
• Experience with manufacturing schedules, program execution, and performance tracking

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.