Job ID: 718325BR Date posted: Feb. 17, 2026
Description:Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to serve as Deputy Production Senior Manager for the CPS/LHRW program. Reporting to the Assembly Integration and Test, Senior Manager, duties will include:
• Direct oversight over the manufacturing Engineering and VIT (vehicle integration team) teams
• Direct interface to the Program Flight Systems senior leadership reporting constraints and execution for AI&T.
• Ensure Production team is staffed, ready, and executing on cost and schedule for Work Instructions, Test Procedures, Vehicle build up, Test execution and Ground Support Equipment.
• Establish personnel, equipment, and facility resources needed for execution.
• Drive the execution of the day to day operations of build/test activities, establishing functional and technical specifications and standards, training, scheduling, supervision, and performance evaluation of assigned employees.
• Institutionalize disciplined execution of standard processes and ensuring best practices are communicated and utilized
• Drive affordability and commonality initiatives which will reduce test cycle time, generate program reserve, and assure future program awards, including adoption of enterprise-wide manufacturing practices
• Lead next level down leaders in driving overall Operations, Production Control, and Ground Support Equipment build and usage
• Communicate with and brief senior-level program and customer management
• Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in an Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field; technical discipline from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Breadth of knowledge and work experience implementing Production Operations standard methodologies and lessons learned
• Experience with maintaining process discipline in a dynamic and fast paced environment, including the ability to balance various risks across the system to maintain cost within a fixed schedule environment
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
• Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of complex problems and train others in their application
• Experience in a high mix, high volume manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace/defense.
• 10+ years of applicable technical experience with 5+ years’ experience within production
• Ability to lead multi-functional teams and lead multiple teams to communicate and coordinate work as one team with common goals
• Excellent reasoning, judgment, and professional behavior
• Strong, demonstrated leadership and the ability to work with personnel from diverse backgrounds and disciplines both internal and external to the organization
• Trained in or experience in Control Account Management (CAM).
• Strong communication and Full Spectrum Leadership skills
• Green Belt Certified
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: 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: 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First