Description:

The Engineering Propulsion Laboratory (EPL) is seeking a Test Operations Associate Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of test operations and Ordnance technicians that support hazardous test operations with pneumatics, ordnance, propulsion systems, mechanisms, cryogenics, and hydraulics. The laboratory supports multiple programs, each with differing levels of requirements definition, while operating under tight schedule and cost constraints. The incumbent continuously evaluates workload, staffing levels, and resource allocation to ensure safe, on time, and on budget delivery of test data and hardware validation.

In addition to overseeing test operations, the incumbent will implement training, mentoring, and onboarding programs for both new hires and experienced technicians, ensuring a highly skilled, safety conscious workforce capable of meeting mission critical objectives. Perform duties as the EPL Drop Mitigation, PPE, and FOE/FOD Representative. Perform propellant management duties for EPL and the Waterton campus. Manage primary EPL test equipment readiness including spares management.
Basic Qualifications:

• Direct experience in leading technician teams in a dynamic environment.

• Experience with Aerospace testing practices.

• Functional knowledge of propulsion system test.

• Functional knowledge in the assembly, operation and maintenance of aerospace test systems that include propellant, hydraulic, pneumatic, ordnance and cryogenic systems.

• Functional knowledge of crane operations including having worked with lift plans.
  Desired Skills:

• Functional knowledge of SAP.

• Functional knowledge of VE CAMS / PO's

• Functional knowledge of Automation Framework.

• Experience developing and implementing collaborative strategies for continuous process improvement for improved affordability and/or efficiency.

• Highly effective oral and written communication abilities needed to coordinate with the internal customers, the EPL staff and management.
  Clearance Level:

None
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:

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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:

9x80 every other Friday off
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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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.
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:

SPACE
Relocation Available:

Possible
Career Area:

Management
Type:

Full-Time
Shift:

First