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. This role directly supports the delivery of high performance radar and sensor systems that safeguard national security, accelerating test cycles and enhancing product reliability.

The Operations Test Engineering Associate Manager leads the Cabinets and ASSETS work centers, handling recruitment, training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary review, and recognition actions. You will collaborate closely with program teams to provide the test engineering talent needed for daily factory operations while designing, developing, and implementing test methods and equipment. You will also lead program and technical insertion projects aimed at improving performance and reducing cycle time across functional boundaries. In this role you will:

• Lead and mentor the Operations Test Engineering team for Cabinets and ASSETS work centers, overseeing recruitment, training, performance assessment, and career development.
• Design, develop, and implement test methods and equipment, ensuring alignment with program requirements and reducing cycle time.
• Coordinate with program teams to allocate test engineering resources and support day to day factory operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across test processes, leveraging RF, DSP, and radar subsystem expertise.
• Manage program and technical insertion projects, focusing on performance enhancements and schedule optimization.
• Apply project management best practices, including earned value tracking and cost account management.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of test software and hardware platforms using LabView, Python, Matlab, C++, and industry standard instruments.
• Utilize MS Office tools to generate reports, schedules, and visualizations that support decision making.

You are a proactive leader who excels at guiding multi disciplinary test engineers, communicating clearly, and driving continuous improvement. Your technical background in RF, radar subsystems, and test software development enables you to deliver reliable, high quality solutions.

In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the testing strategy for critical radar and sensor systems, influencing performance and delivery timelines. 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.

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, Massachusetts, 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.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, 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.