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.
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.
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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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
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.
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 Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First