Test Engineering Associate Manager

Test Engineering Associate Manager | Lockheed Martin

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence. Our Operations Test Engineering team is critical to delivering reliable chassis and specialized test equipment that support mission critical platforms. By leading this team, you will ensure that test methods and equipment meet the rigorous performance standards required by our customers and national security partners, while continuously improving cycle times and overall efficiency.

The Test Engineering Associate Manager leads the Operations Test Engineering team responsible for chassis and Specialized Test Equipment (STE) production centers, as well as depot operations and legacy product support. You will work closely with program teams to provide the test engineering expertise needed for day to day factory activities, and you will drive the design, development, and implementation of innovative test methods and equipment. This role also oversees program and technical insertion projects aimed at boosting performance and shortening cycle time across functional boundaries. In this role you will:

• Manage, recruit, select, train, and assess the performance of the test engineering staff, assigning work, conducting salary reviews, and handling recognition or disciplinary actions.
• Coach and develop team members to ensure the Production Test Engineering group consistently meets all business requirements.
• Collaborate with various program teams to supply the necessary test engineering resources for daily factory tasks.
• Design, develop, and implement test methods and equipment that enhance product quality and reliability.
• Lead program and technical insertion projects focused on improved performance and reduced cycle time.
• Oversee environmental stress screening of RF, digital, and power supply assemblies and subassemblies.
• Manage depot level operations supporting multiple customers, including Army, Navy, Air Force, and foreign partners.
• Apply deep expertise in RF, digital signal processing, and electrical system architecture to solve complex testing challenges.
• Oversee the development of test software and equipment platforms such as LabVIEW, Visual Basic, MATLAB, Python, C++, Keysight, Tektronix, and Teradyne.
• Employ project management best practices, including earned value and cost accounting techniques.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards while driving continuous improvement throughout the organization.

You are a proactive leader with strong accountability and excellent communication skills, passionate about continuous improvement. You bring deep RF and electrical engineering knowledge, familiarity with radar subsystems, and hands on experience with test software and equipment platforms.

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead cutting edge test engineering initiatives that directly support the nation's defense capabilities and drive innovation across our chassis and radar programs. Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You'll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.