Lockheed Martin is seeking an F35 Integrated Systems Test Engineering Manager for a position within the F-35 Production Engineering organization.
What You Will Be Doing
Manufacturing Test Engineers provide support for all stages of a platform's program lifecycle. The Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE) discipline is responsible for verification of the integrity of the aircraft build from subassembly to delivery operations. MTE provides the test equipment, the test procedures, and the on-floor test support needed to ensure functional compliance of every aircraft throughout the build-cycle
As the F35 Integrated Systems Test Engineering Manager, you will lead the Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE) team responsible for validating F-35 onboard aircraft systems to engineering requirements at the Fort Worth factory. In addition, this position will provide technical support to the Italy & Japan Final Assembly Check Out (FACOs) and the Production Engineering Enterprise as needed.
The selected candidate will be responsible for managing:
Development & maintenance of System Checkout Procedures (SCOP) and test processes
Test equipment design, development, calibration, maintenance and repair
Test preparation, performance and post-test operations in support of daily production/delivery operations requirements
Continuous process improvement and providing technical support for root cause & corrective action
Supporting MTE Digital Transformation (DX) initiatives
Leadership duties include:
Provide technical leadership and collaboration across F-35 and Aero Enterprise MTE teams, shaping the future direction of the Aero MTE role.
Participate in and support customer, program, and leadership reviews.
Ensure that all personnel and hardware safety standards .
Coordinate with external organizations to balance requests for non-production support.
Oversee staffing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and career development for the MTE team.
Continuously improve processes through feedback loops, performance metrics, and iterative refinements that enhance efficiency and quality.
Identify emerging issues early by analyzing trend data and setting predictive alerts, allowing corrective action before impacts occur.
Partner with customers to understand future requirements and translate those insights into actionable operational roadmaps.
Champion a safetyfirst culture by integrating a safety-first mindset into everything we do.
This is a 100% on-site position.
What's In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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.
Fort Worth, TX
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