Systems Integration/Test Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Standard Job Description

The Engineering Department Manager leads all engineering, integration, test, evaluation, configuration, visual systems, interoperability, engineering liaison, and sustainment engineering functions in the JMATS Training System Support Center. This position directs multidisciplinary teams responsible for software, hardware, database, visual, and DMO engineering as well as Test & Evaluation (T&E), Configuration Management (CM), and Sustainment Logistics Engineering (SLE). The manager ensures delivery of compliant, integrated, and high‑quality Aircrew and Maintenance Training Device solutions across all sites.

• Manage end‑to‑end system integration and testing for in‑house developed and COTS/GOTS components, subsystems, and full systems.
• Translate contractual and customer requirements into achievable engineering and system test solutions.
• Oversee development and execution of system and subsystem test plans, procedures, and schedules.
• Lead the engineering organization responsible for software, hardware, and database engineering of all JMATS ATDs/MTDs.
• Ensure product baselines remain common across all sites; manage DC engineering, acceptance testing, sustainment support, and baseline maintenance.
• Direct Test & Evaluation engineering policies, test execution, simulator certification activities, and Government coordination.
• Oversee Configuration Management, including software/hardware baselines, change tracking, reporting, and documentation.
• Direct Sustainment Logistics Engineering for obsolescence management, risk mitigation, and technology refresh planning.
• Provide leadership to Visual Systems Engineering and DMO Engineering for system development, upgrades, integration, testing, and technology evaluation.
• Oversee Engineering Liaison operations, ensuring compliance with RMF, system administration, SIMCERT interface, and IT system sustainment.
• Manage workforce functions including recruiting, training, performance management, assignments, recognition, and disciplinary actions.
• Represent engineering at program management reviews, budget meetings, technical reviews, and customer forums.
• Pefforms other duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Software, Electrical, Systems, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field).
• 8-12 years of relevant engineering experience, including system integration, testing, simulation systems, or sustainment engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in technical leadership or engineering management.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic planning and technical direction for multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills, including technical briefings and external customer interaction.
• Workforce and performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Decision-making under cost, schedule, technical, and contractual constraints.
• Risk identification, mitigation planning, and problem-solving.

Interpersonal & Collaboration Competencies

• Ability to coordinate across Engineering, TSSC, Configuration Management, Maintenance, Logistics, and Government representatives.
• Effective relationship-building and customer engagement.
• Conflict resolution and consensus-building across diverse technical groups.

Desired Skills

• Master's degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Engineering Management.
• Experience with JMATS, C‑130J MATS, ATDs/MTDs, or similar DoD training systems.
• Prior experience as a functional lead for Test & Evaluation, Configuration Management, or Sustainment Engineering.
• RMF/DoD cybersecurity experience, ISSO/ISSM interaction, or SIMCERT support.
• Familiarity with Agile development, DevSecOps environments, and model‑based engineering.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP/CSEP).
• DoD 8570/8140 certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+).
• PMP or DAU acquisition/test certifications.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $94400.00 - $175200.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.