Test Operations Manager
Lockheed Martin· Defense· Oct 12, 2026 · 15d ago
Patuxent River, MD
In office
Full-time
Manager
$100K–$129K est.
Job description
Standard Job Description
Manages the design, development, and testing of a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts. Directs establishment of structural specifications, performance of stress analysis, and performance testing. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
The Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Test and Evaluation team at NAS Patuxent River supports ground and flight test activities for ADP programs and projects at NAS Patuxent River and other locations.
This position is for the PAX ADP T&E Test Operations Manager, who is tasked with providing technical and organizational supervision for the Flight Test Engineering, Flight Test Control Engineering, Data Processing and Flight Test Instrumentation teams comprising Test Operations. This manager will be responsible for the day-to-day tasking of direct reports and for engergizing the team. They will peform employee personnel matters such as performance evaluations, merit, rankings, employee recognition, coordination with functional organizations and assist with employee professional development. They will ensure adherence to processes, plans, and procedures.
This manager will maintain technical cognizance over their team while shaping effecive relationship and ensuring appropriate coordination with equivalent LM and USG (Military and Civilian) personnel and will be frequently required to attend breifings with the customer and represent LM. Significant business travel is expected.
The successful applicant will model personal excellence, integrity and accountability.
Basic Qualifications
• Previous technical leadership experience
• Flight test operations experience
• Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline
• Current Top Secret clearance
Desired Skills
• Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
• Experience interacting with military personnel and leadership
• Real-time control room monitoring / leadership experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.
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Dental
Vision
401(K)
Pto
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Professional Development