IRST Production IPT Lead

Description:

You will be the Production IPT Lead – IRST for the Sensors & Global Sustainment team. Our group drives the design, development, and fielding of cutting edge infrared search and track systems, delivering reliable, high performance hardware to the warfighter.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Production IPT Lead you will own end to end execution of the IRST program’s infrared receiver (IRR) line, from concept through sustained production. You’ll steer a cross functional team, serve as the technical conscience of the effort, and partner with customers, suppliers, and internal design groups to keep cost, schedule, and performance on target.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead program execution: develop ROMs, respond to new business opportunities, and manage inter program coordination for legacy IRST assets (Legion Pod, Legion ES, Navy Blk II).
• Direct recruitment, training, performance assessments, and career development for the IRR engineering crew.
• Own cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance for IRR contracts in both development and production phases.
• Enforce engineering processes, ensure customer focused delivery, and act as the chief technical authority for the IRR line.
• Manage supplier relationships, oversee flight hardware fabrication, integration, and testing of electro optical subsystems, especially precision LOS pointing and high stability gimbal assemblies.
• Champion continuous improvement, drive engineering competency growth, and represent the team in senior level reviews and customer briefings.

Why Join Us

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.

You thrive in collaborative, fast paced environments where technical excellence meets decisive leadership. If you bring deep mechanical/electrical design expertise, a proven record in electro optical systems, and a passion for mentoring high performing engineers, this role offers you a unique platform to shape next generation IRST capabilities. You’ll work alongside world class talent, influence strategic program decisions, and see your designs transition from the lab to the field. Join us to advance cutting edge technology, expand your leadership impact, and help secure the future of national defense.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Orlando, FL.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in mechanical, electrical or equivalent engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and/or testing electro-optical systems
• Engineering management or team lead experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Process improvement and affordability experience.
• Self-starter personality with the ability to multitask.
• Strong business acumen, management influence, and whole systems thinking.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams.
• Full lifecycle development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs.
• Experience working in lab and factory environments.
• Ability to read and write specifications, statements of work, and guide the team through the MFC design process.
• Familiarity with wire harness design and test equipment development.
• Ability to design in collaboration with internal and external manufacturing and support functions.
• Experience balancing technical and design to cost requirements.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with EO/IR sensors and/or optical systems are highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and technical skills related to High Resolution EOIR System Design and Integration.
• Proposal development experience.
• Basis of Estimate (BOE) development experience.
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience is a plus.
• Experience designing and/or testing precision Line of Sight pointing and high stability gimbals.

Security Clearance Statement:

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

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:

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:

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules:

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Mechanical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First