Payload IPT Deputy Manager (Level V)

Payload Program Manager

Lockheed Martin Space is looking for a motivated, positive, and energetic Payload Program Manager to be the Deputy IPT lead of the Wildfire program. The Payload Program Manager, as a member of the IGNITE and WILDFIRE management teams, will be responsible for ensuring program needs and engineering-recommended practices are implemented and coordinated consistent with program hardware delivery dates. The Payload Program Manager will oversee WILDFIRE antenna / RF subsystem and component design activities, including development of component level and system-level requirements, drawing release, production, test, verification, and integration activities. This position emphasizes a 'systems thinking' mindset throughout the product lifecycle of RF subsystems and components.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Provide leadership while balancing technical, cost, and schedule performance.
• Review and approve program plans, schedules, cost targets, and staffing activities.
• Lead an experienced team of engineers, analysts, and adjacent functional support organizations.
• Support proposal development, engage with customer teams, and participate in executive-level reviews.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of hardware to ATLO, drive closure on failures, and manage IPT payload costs.

Up to 25% travel may be required. Successful applicants will generally possess 8+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant discipline, from an accredited university.

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Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know :

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.