F-35 Processor and Mission Computer Manager at Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Fort Worth
Security Clearance
Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Shift
First
Direct/Indirect
Direct
Business Area
Aeronautics Company
Department
6D2F00:FW PROCESSORS & DISPLAYS
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Yes
Job Code/Title
L1465:Systems Engineer Mgr
Job Class
Management
Job Category
Experienced Professional
Req Type
Full-Time
Job Description
The F-35 Hardware Processor Manager leads a high performing, multidisciplinary technical workforce that spans engineering, software product acquisition, and project management. This role ensures laser focused technical execution, seamless alignment across the Line of Business (LOB) and Program Management (PM) organizations, and the delivery of critical customer solutions.
People Leadership & Talent Management
• Recruit, hire, and onboard top‑tier engineers and Software Product Acquisition Managers (SPAMs).
• Develop career‑path plans, mentor, and coach team members to accelerate skill growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and manage labor‑force planning to meet project demand.
Technical Program Execution
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and deliverable ownership for all team members.
• Drive execution priorities that directly support customer and program objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), schedule health, and risk mitigation; intervene promptly to keep milestones on track.
Bid & Proposal Coordination
• Lead the development of competitive bids and proposals (B&Ps) for upcoming work‑scope.
• Work closely with Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to maintain accurate cost estimates, track expenditures, and forecast resource needs.
• Ensure B&P documentation aligns with technical strategy and compliance requirements.
Stakeholder & Partner Relations
• Build and sustain strong relationships across internal LOB, PM, and external partner communities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership, customers, and suppliers on technical matters.
• Identify, attract, and retain high‑potential talent; champion a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
People Leadership & Talent Management
• Recruit, hire, and onboard top‑tier engineers and Software Product Acquisition Managers (SPAMs).
• Develop career‑path plans, mentor, and coach team members to accelerate skill growth.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and manage labor‑force planning to meet project demand.
Technical Program Execution
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and deliverable ownership for all team members.
• Drive execution priorities that directly support customer and program objectives.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), schedule health, and risk mitigation; intervene promptly to keep milestones on track.
Bid & Proposal Coordination
• Lead the development of competitive bids and proposals (B&Ps) for upcoming work‑scope.
• Work closely with Cost Account Managers (CAMs) to maintain accurate cost estimates, track expenditures, and forecast resource needs.
• Ensure B&P documentation aligns with technical strategy and compliance requirements.
Stakeholder & Partner Relations
• Build and sustain strong relationships across internal LOB, PM, and external partner communities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership, customers, and suppliers on technical matters.
• Identify, attract, and retain high‑potential talent; champion a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field
• Experience with leading technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, and/or experience forming and growing a high performing multidiscipline team.
• In-depth operational, developmental, integration, and test experience with modern avionics hardware.
• Experience with leading technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, and/or experience forming and growing a high performing multidiscipline team.
• In-depth operational, developmental, integration, and test experience with modern avionics hardware.
Desired skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities and to effortlessly multitask across those priorities, while inspiring collaboration, confidence, and motivation of a team in stressful and dynamic environments.
• Have a strong desire to build and lead high-talent teams
• Deep bench of technical expertise in hardware development and demonstrated leadership through all aspects of safety of flight and full qualification testing.
• Expertise in Risk and Opportunities, Management, and Staffing
• Demonstrated ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities and to effortlessly multitask across those priorities, while inspiring collaboration, confidence, and motivation of a team in stressful and dynamic environments.
• Have a strong desire to build and lead high-talent teams
• Deep bench of technical expertise in hardware development and demonstrated leadership through all aspects of safety of flight and full qualification testing.
• Expertise in Risk and Opportunities, Management, and Staffing
State
Texas
Virtual
no
City
Fort Worth
Zip
76108
EEO
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.
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.
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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.
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.
City, State
Fort Worth-TX
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Work Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Select the Telework classification for this position
Employee will work on-site full-time
National Pay Statement
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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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.
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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. 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.
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.
