Job ID: 714400BR Date posted: Jan. 07, 2026
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING
We understand the importance of our missions and the trust our customers place in us. With this in mind, we strive to excel in every aspect of our business and approach every challenge with a determination to succeed. We seek not only the highest accomplishments as individuals, but also seek to help our fellow team members achieve at the highest levels.

THE WORK
In this important role some of your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the design, development, and implementation of testing methods.

• Managing the production test engineering Staff, including recruitment, selection, and training.

• Conducting performance assessments, assigns work tasks, and oversees salary adjustments and recognition/disciplinary actions.

• Coaching and providing training to staff to ensure the Production Test Engineering team meets business requirements.

• Collaborating with the Program team to provide the production test engineering staff needed for factory work.

• Leading and managing factory test expense and capital projects.

• Ensuring projects meet cost and schedule targets.

• Interfacing with higher levels of management for information flow.

• Collaborating across functional boundaries.

• Developing innovative technical solutions as well as provide leadership to project teams.

• Defining, developing, and leading continuous process improvement activities associated with all aspects of the Test Engineering department.

• Balancing priorities of new test equipment development with manufacturing support issues in a dynamic environment.

• Acting as a primary spokesperson for Test Engineering issues internally and externally to the wider organization.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

WHO WE ARE
We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Syracuse, NY is a vibrant and diverse city located in the heart of upstate New York. With a rich history and culture, there's always something to see and do in Syracuse. From the historic architecture and charming neighborhoods to the thriving arts scene and delicious food, there's something for everyone here.

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Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work

WHO YOU ARE
You are an experienced leader adept in technical engineering or functional management, excelling in project management, communication, and mentorship while effectively balancing cost, schedule, and technical demands.

A level 5 Manager typically has 8+ years of professional experience.

WHY JOIN US
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and wellbeing are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package
Basic Qualifications:
• Selected candidate must have leadership experience in a technical engineering role or in a functional management role. Knowledge and experience with leading teams of 8 to 12 Staff (or greater).

• Requires project leaderships skills to manage cost, schedule and technical requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to pro-actively establish team and individual goals. Provide constructive feedback to individuals and the team.

• Experience developing strategies for process improvement.

• Experience in leadership of Engineering personnel.

• Proficiency in Product Development Process.

• Proficiency in Production Processes.

• Proficiency in root cause analysis

• Experience in growing organizational talent through informal coaching and formal performance reviews.

• Requires relevant leadership experience to support teams that develop and execute test solutions in manufacturing.

• The ideal candidate excels at leadership and mentorship—motivating the team, resolving conflicts, delegating effectively, and developing talent through clear goal setting, performance reviews, and constructive feedback.

• Exceptional communication skills are required to promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with RF technology and equipment for test execution
• Test automation, test software development
• Lean 6-Sigma, Green Belt certification
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
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 $122,900 - $216,660. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. 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.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First