Test Engineering Assoc Manager / RF /microelectronics / Chelmsford, MA

Test Engineering Assoc Manager / RF /Microelectronics / Chelmsford, MA

Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control business is experiencing growth at our campus in Chelmsford, MA. We have an incredible opportunity for someone with a passion for RF/Microwave Test Engineering and program/functional direction! This is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to work and learn in a fast-paced, well-connected, highly creative environment with competitive compensation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Guiding a team in the development, duplicate deliveries and sustainment of custom automated test equipment (ATE) systems for digital, RF, and microwave products.
• Collaborating with industry-leading RF and microwave design professionals across multiple Lockheed sites
• Providing technical creativity and direction to project teams.
• Encouraging continuous process improvement initiatives across the Chelmsford site.
• Managing the opportunities between new test equipment development while maintaining production capacity and equipment.
• Serving as a primary spokesperson for Test Engineering internally and externally.
• Act as advocate for your employees supporting their assignments, growth and development to perform at their best.
• Security Requirement: Applicants must undergo a government security investigation and meet eligibility criteria for accessing classified information.

For a level 5, we typically require a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 14 years or more of professional experience.

Why Join Us

• Location: Chelmsford, MA, situated approximately 25 miles northwest of Boston.
• Proximity to Attractions: Historic Lowell, Massachusetts, and Nashua, New Hampshire, are nearby. Close to New Hampshire's White Mountains and ski areas. About an hour's drive to scenic coastal towns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Approximately 90 minutes from Cape Cod. Major ski resorts in New Hampshire and Vermont are within a 2-3 hour drive.
• Quality of Life: Chelmsford offers New England charm, excellent schools, diverse shopping options, and a variety of restaurants.
• Affordability: Compared to the Boston metropolitan area, Chelmsford provides access to more affordable living options in Northeastern and North Central Massachusetts, as well as Southern New Hampshire.

Overall, this role offers a stimulating blend of technical challenge, leadership opportunity, as well as an attractive location with diverse recreational and lifestyle amenities. 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.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - Must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance prior to start.

Desired Skills

• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams - Full Lifecycle Development Experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-Starter Personality; Ability to multitask
• Demonstrated Proficiency with LM-MFC Test System Engineering Processes and Reviews
• Experience managing cost and schedule and technical aspects of projects.
• Demonstrated Proficiency with LM-MFC Integration & Test Processes and Reviews
• Prior experience as System Integration & Test team lead
• Engineering management or Engineering team lead experience including task planning, budget management, subcontract management and/or employee development and mentoring
• Proposal Development Experience; Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development and bid strategies
• Strong business acumen, management influence and whole systems thinking
• Process Improvement and Affordability experience
• Demonstrated engagement in 1LMX initiatives
• Tangible Items List (TILs) development and submission
• Basic knowledge of contract types (Fixed Price, Cost Plus) and how they may alter execution strategy
• Basic knowledge of contract funding vehicles (FEA, UCA, UB etc) and how they may alter execution strategy
• Proficiency with PAC3 program office in CHE and Dallas with understanding of how CHE Test Equipment life cycle supports and interfaces to the program
• General knowledge of Chelmsford Test Engineering scope across all programs especially PAC3

Other Important Information

• By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely

• Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedule

• 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance

• Secret

Job Class

• Test Engineering

Job Category

• Experienced Professional

City, State

• Chelmsford-MA

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

• Possible

EEO

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

Pay Rate

• The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

• The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.