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RF Engineering Manager - F35 EW/CM

Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Responsibilities

Job ID: 694230BR Date posted: May. 28, 2025
Description:We are Lockheed Martin

Are you ready for a challenge? Are you a fearless thinker that loves the challenge of advancing into groundbreaking technology? We are in urgent need of world-renowned talent who are as excited as we are about changing the future of aviation. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company has a demonstrated record of delivering breakthrough capabilities and landmark aircraft that continually redefine flight.
At Lockheed Martin we challenge the status quo, we embrace change, value the perspective of others and leverage innovation to drive a global competitive advantage. Aligned to our corporate values, we are committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our success.

We are in pursuit of impossible problems to engineer a better tomorrow. Together we will develop complex applications that scale to the most advanced aircraft systems.

Advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) capabilities enable F-35 pilots to locate and track enemy forces, jam radars and disrupt attacks with unparalleled effectiveness. Advanced avionics give the pilot real-time access to battle space information with 360-degree coverage and an unparalleled ability to dominate the tactical environment. Data collected by sensors on the F-35 will immediately be shared with commanders at sea, in the air or on the ground, providing an instantaneous, high-fidelity view of ongoing operations – making the F-35 a formidable force multiplier while enhancing coalition operations. This system allows F-35 pilots to reach well-defended targets and suppress enemy radars.

YOUR ROLE
You are a dedicated and passionate Engineering Manager leading the Aeronautics F-35 Electronic Warfare (EW) team. This exciting position is with the Combat Systems Hardware Directorate located in Fort Worth, Texas. You will manage, mentor and guide a team of engineers with diverse backgrounds and encourage innovation and technical leadership across the F-35 platform. As a leader, you will foster personal growth and lead your highly skilled team to achieve success.

The RF Engineering Manager candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage the research, design, development, integration, testing, production and sustainment of the EW/CM subsystem for use on the 5th Gen F-35 aircraft.
• Practice effective project management, problem resolution and risk management techniques.
• Interpret customer requirements, create system and subsystem level requirements, and develop statements of work for implementation, test, integration, and closure.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders including suppliers, various Lockheed Martin groups and customers to develop effective proposals.
• Allocate work assignments to direct reports by leveraging their skills and long-term goals.
• Follow Lockheed Martin’s Performance review process by setting clear expectations, providing/receiving focused feedback, performing salary discussions and encouraging recognition.
• Actively support recruiting events to attract a highly skilled workforce and develop employee development plans leveraging Lockheed Martin’s robust training programs.
• Understand Earned Value principals to monitor and track performance throughout project/contract lifecycles.
• Develop integrated staffing and forecasting requirements that support multiple projects.

A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience

**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
EngineeringAeronautics


What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience leading a team.
- Experience leading technical integration projects.
- Experience in Electronic Warfare (EW) design, operations, implementation or aircraft integration.
- Engineering degree from an accredited college.
Desired Skills:
- Technical leadership experience.
- Proven track record of growing early career engineers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience presenting to internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Experience in building relationships, fostering collaboration and working cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience using earned value management systems to manage a team's cost and schedule performance.
- Experience with responding to customer proposals and other capture activities.
- Experience with Production and Sustainment of systems.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

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.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

What does a successful RF Engineering employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
Check out the info below to see if you have what it takes.

  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day.

  • Imaginative

    From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.

  • Results-driven

    You are a great decision maker who strives to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Team Player

    You embrace collaboration and are committed to the success of your team.

  • Technologically Savvy

    Whatever you know today could be different tomorrow as technology is constantly changing. Strong technical skills and intellectual depth with a willingness to continually learn from others are important traits.

  • Problem-solver

    Working in the RF Engineering space means working together to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

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Quote

“The RF field is very broad. For example, I work with spacecraft antennas, but I have colleagues that work with missiles and aircraft sensor systems. At any given time, my team is working on 10 or more projects, ranging from antennas that support weather forecasting to connecting warfighters across the globe.”

Shane L., RF Engineering Sr. Manager

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • 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.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer a flexible work schedule.

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