Conceptual Design Manager - Level 5

Description: We are Lockheed MartinThe story of aviation has always been the story of people who have the courage to fail, to try again and to one day succeed. Since Lockheed Martin’s inception and continuing today, the passion to advance aeronautical design and help our customers achieve mission success has been ingrained in our culture. It is that passion combined with a strategic focus on ever changing global challenges that shapes our path forward.We are seeking a proven, highly experienced Aerospace Engineer to lead our Conceptual Design team as part of Lockheed Martin's Advanced Development Programs, a.k.a. the "Skunk Works".A successful candidate for this role will bring strong technical experience in early/conceptual aircraft design and the ability to provide effective leadership to the Palmdale Conceptual Design team. This leadership position for the Conceptual Design organization will report to the Conceptual Design Senior Manager as part of a multi-site team.The position requires an understanding of Conceptual Design and ADP project needs, anticipation of project requirements and a flexible style to change course mid-stream to support project goals. The selected candidate must have extensive experience conducting aircraft planform development, aircraft layouts, configuration development, and advanced surfacing, preferably with CATIA V5/V6. Additionally, experience with aircraft sizing, performance estimation, trade studies, sensitivities, and optimization using multi-disciplinary modeling and simulation analysis tools is required.What You Will Be Doing- Manage the Palmdale Conceptual Design team, including fulfillment of program staffing needs, foster development and career growth, supporting all HR/personnel needs, and training/mentoring.- Technical/Programmatic leadership of conceptual design and R&D projects/programs- Support capture of new business, especially within the Science and Technology community- Setting organizational and individual development goals with associated implementation plans- Ensuring aircraft system design integrity and solution validity- Creating an environment that attracts highly skilled and creative team members, allowing them to excel across a range of programs- Identification and development of potential leaders- Establish staffing needs, interview and hire outstanding new talent- Implement the annual HR business cycle for reviews, career development, knowledge continuity, and talent planning- Managing allocated New Business Funds and Overhead budgets- Collaborate closely with CD managers in our Fort Worth, TX and Marietta, GA sites- Work proactively with Ops Analysis, Engineering, IT, support organizations and other LM Business areasEffective communication skills are a necessity, and previous experience leading conceptual design efforts (both technical and programmatic) is desired. The candidate should have excellent presentation skills and be able to discuss technical matters appropriately with management, partners, and customer representatives. Duties also include support of proposal development, design reviews, and other tasks as necessary.You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!From flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.Palmdale, CAThis position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college/university in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or similar.-Experience in early design/development of military aircraft-Project and team leadership experience with multi-disciplinary teams-Experience with business capture and proposal development-Experience communicating and presenting to internal and external customers-Experience with 3D CAD software - ideally CATIA V5/V6-Experience with Microsoft Office products-Must be a US citizen.-This position requires a SECRET clearance with current background investigation to be considered and will require a TOP SECRET clearance and program access after starting.Desired Skills:-10+ years of Aerospace Industry experience-Experience with HR process for hiring and sustainment of personnel-Knowledge of Modern Aircraft Design and Analysis toolsets (MDO, Optimization, Integration, Model Center Matlab, CFD, Modeling)-Experience with low observable aircraft design-Rapid Conceptual Design (RCD) Tool Use-Experience leading proposal reviews, design reviews, program estimation and associated tasks necessary to support ADP programs-CAM/EVMS experience-TOP SECRET security clearance with current background investigation and program accesses highly desiredSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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 weekPay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in Colorado or Washington is $118,100 - $226,400. 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 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.This position is incentive plan eligible.Pay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $135,800 - $256,000. 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Aeronautical EngineeringType: Full-TimeShift: First