Hardware Engineering Senior Manager
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the Line of Business Engineering & Technology (E&T) Manager for the Hardware Design & Analysis (HDA) – Operations & Supplier Excellence team supporting Air Dominance Strike Weapons (ADSW). Our team drives hardware design quality, supplier performance, and seamless integration of production operations across the LOB, ensuring every weapon system is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards.
What You Will Be Doing
As the LOB Hardware Operations E&T Manager you will own the end to end performance of the HDA Operations & Supplier Excellence function while also leading your own E&T team. You will partner with Production Ops, Quality, Global Supply Chain (GSC) and program area Chief Engineers to provide senior leadership updates, orchestrate performance management processes, and champion continuous improvement initiatives across the LOB.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Lead workforce planning for hardware operations, assigning tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring the right skills are in place.
• Coordinate daily operational activities with Prod Ops, Quality, GSC and program CE’s; prepare and present MFC senior leadership status briefings.
• Oversee LOB performance metrics, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.
• Champion adoption of HDA department processes and best practice improvements throughout the LOB.
• Coach, mentor, and develop your E&T team members; provide technical guidance, career development plans, and regular feedback.
• Manage talent acquisition, onboarding, performance assessments, salary planning, and recognition/disciplinary actions for the team.
• Foster engineering competency growth by delivering training, certifications, and knowledge sharing sessions.
• Support program development and execution, ensuring adherence to engineering development processes and affordability goals.
• Act as the technical conscience for the program, promoting a customer focused mindset and safeguarding technical integrity.
Why Join Us
You thrive in a collaborative, fast paced environment where technical excellence meets real world impact. In this role you’ll lead a high performing team that directly influences the success of next generation strike weapons, giving you visibility with senior leadership and the ability to shape industry leading processes. We value innovative thinkers who champion continuous improvement, mentor others, and balance affordability with cutting edge performance. If you’re looking for a position that blends strategic oversight, hands on technical leadership, and the chance to make a tangible contribution to national security, this is the opportunity for you. Apply now to drive transformation at the heart of Air Dominance Strike Weapons.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options 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 have a current final secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
• BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Must have existing ADSW LOB Production program role
• Recent Engineering Production or Supplier Tech Lead experience within Hardware Operations section
• Engineering management or Engineering team lead experience including task planning, budget management, subcontract management and/or employee development and mentoring
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Process Improvement and Affordability experience
• Self-Starter Personality; Ability to multitask
• Strong business acumen, management influence and whole systems thinking
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs
Desired Skills:
Desired Skills:
• Prior Engineering Management Experience
• Mechanical Hardware design experience
• Production and Supplier support experience
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Proposal Development Experience; Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development
• Control Account Manager (CAM) experience;
• Earned Value Management Experience
• Current HDA Department E&T Manager preferred (established L-code)
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: Hardware Engineering
Type: Part-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities and our planet.
Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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