Systems Engineering Manager

Lab Operations Manager

You will be the Lab Operations Manager for the Flight Simulation & Hardware-in-the-Loop Lab Operations team. Our team operates 33 advanced lab venues on the Fort Worth campus, delivering flight-simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing for iconic U.S. and allied aircraft and supporting Advanced Development Program systems. As the Lab Operations Manager you will be responsible for leading a high-skilled technical workforce, ensuring flawless program execution, and maintaining safe, secure, and compliant lab environments. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians – handling recruitment, talent development, performance assessments, and labor planning.
• Managing program execution for lab projects—including cost, schedule, and technical performance—while acting as a trusted advisor to customers and program stakeholders.
• Controlling and maintaining lab facilities: physical and data security, property and asset tracking, configuration and tool control, equipment calibration, safety protocols, and compliance with Lockheed Martin standards.
• Coordinating with development and integration teams to deliver state-of-the-art flight-simulation environments, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and driving continuous improvement of testing capabilities.
• Building and sustaining enduring relationships across the organization and with external partners, identifying top talent, and creating career-path opportunities for the team.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. 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.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX. Discover Fort Worth.

You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field
• Experience with leading technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, and/or experience forming and growing a high performing multidiscipline team
• In-depth operational, developmental, integration, or test experience with modern avionics
• Must be US Citizen

Desired Skills:

• Experience in System Integration Labs or Hardware in the loop labs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities and to effortlessly multitask across those priorities, while inspiring collaboration, confidence, and motivation of a team in stressful and dynamic environments
• Have a strong desire to build and lead high-talent teams
• Provide project management mentorship to technical leads
• Expertise in Metrics Collection, Risk and Opportunities, Management, and Staffing
• Familiarity with Digital Transformation processes, tools, common products, and infrastructure

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.