Test Engineering Associate Manager - Antenna Ranges

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WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK

The Test Engineering Associate Manager leads a dedicated team comprised of a mix of Test Method Engineers, Engineers, and Subject Matter Experts focused on the design, verification, and qualification of phased array antennas and associated sub‑systems. The role combines technical leadership with people‑management duties, ensuring that near‑field test facilities are operated, upgraded, and staffed to meet aggressive program schedules. The manager will also drive test‑automation initiatives to develop and integrate technical insertions for manufacturing and provide accurate cost and staffing estimates for proposals.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Team Leadership & Development – Recruit, onboard, and mentor Test Method Engineers; conduct regular performance assessments, set development goals, and manage career progression.
• Near‑Field Test Facility Management – Oversee operation, calibration, and maintenance of near‑field antenna test ranges (RF, anechoic, chamber‑based); enforce safety and compliance controls.
• Test Coordination & Staffing – Align test plans with program milestones; allocate engineering and technician resources, schedule test slots, and resolve staffing conflicts.
• Capital Improvements – Identify, justify, and manage capital‑expenditure projects for new test equipment, facility upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements; track budgets and ROI.
• Test Automation & Technology Insertion – Lead adoption of automated test rigs, data‑acquisition software, and emerging measurement technologies; integrate these solutions into existing test flows and documentation.
• Proposal & Cost Estimating Support – Generate labor, material, and overhead estimates for test‑related work scopes; produce staffing plans and technical insertions for customer proposals and internal bids.
• Process Excellence – Apply Lean/Six‑Sigma principles to improve test efficiency, data quality, and turnaround time; maintain consistent documentation standards.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with program managers, systems engineers, and supply‑chain teams to ensure test requirements are met and risks are mitigated.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a technical leader with deep expertise in RF and radar antenna test engineering and a proven ability to manage high-performing teams. You excel at combining hands-on facility management with strategic cost estimating and process improvement to drive operational excellence.

WHY JOIN US

In this role you will have the opportunity to lead a specialized engineering team and shape the future of RF test capabilities for some of the world's most advanced radar programs. You will drive technical innovation and facility upgrades that ensure the success of critical defense missions.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, RF Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in radar antenna or RF sub‑system test engineering.
• 3 + years of supervisory or people‑management experience (directly overseeing engineers or technical staff).
• Hands‑on experience with near‑field RF test methods, calibration processes, and associated measurement equipment.
• Proven ability to develop cost estimates and staffing plans for test‑related work scopes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience implementing test‑automation frameworks (e.g., Python‑based test scripts, NI LabVIEW, custom PLC solutions, Matlab).
• Experience with NSI2000 or FR959 Antenna Test Software.
• Track record of managing capital‑budget projects and delivering ROI‑focused facility upgrades.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six‑Sigma, or other continuous‑improvement methodologies applied to test operations.
• Experience authoring technical insertions for proposals
• Exposure to advanced radar system architectures (phased‑array, electronically scanned arrays, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally with program management, systems engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards (MIL‑STD, IEEE, safety regulations for RF testing).