About this role
Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the IPT (Integrated Product Team) Team Lead for Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HWIL) systems across multiple product lines. This role requires a technical and operational leader who can drive the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced missile and sensor subsystems within a real‑time, closed‑loop simulation environment. The leader will oversee a multi‑disciplinary engineering team and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful program execution.
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Key Responsibilities
* Team Leadership & Strategy – Shape the future of the HWIL IPT, building effective relationships, energizing the team, delivering results, and modeling personal excellence, integrity, and accountability.
* Multi‑Product Line Oversight – Manage HWIL development, test, and integration efforts across multiple programs with varying technical and contractual requirements.
* Technical Execution – Direct development and sustainment of HWIL capabilities, including RF testing, sensor modeling, Over‑the‑Air (OTA) testing, and closed‑loop simulation.
* Government & Customer Liaison – Serve as primary point of contact for U.S. Government HWIL counterparts, coordinating roadmaps, capabilities, and future upgrades.
* Program Management & Earned Value – Act as Control Account Manager (CAM) for cost, schedule, and budget execution across HWIL development efforts.
* IRAD & Technology Development – Work with internal R&D teams to define and implement next‑generation HWIL capabilities that support evolving mission needs.
Basic Qualifications
* B.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, or a related engineering discipline (M.S. preferred).
* 8+ years of professional engineering experience in an HWIL role.
* Proven experience leading multi‑functional IPTs in an HWIL, RF, or sensor test environment.
* Strong technical background in real‑time HWIL integration, RF signal generation, and digital modeling.
* Experience executing real‑time, closed‑loop simulations supporting pre‑flight simulation and missile flight test events.
* Expertise in Systems Engineering processes and HWIL verification methodologies.
* Experience managing multiple programs while balancing technical and business objectives.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
* Active Secret security clearance.
Desired Skills
* M.S. in Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Systems, or a related engineering discipline.
* Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
* Experience designing, integrating, and testing RF up‑conversion/down‑conversion, attenuation, and signal‑control subsystems.
* Experience integrating digital models into real‑time, closed‑loop simulation using C++.
* Experience simulating datalink, GPS, inertial measurement units (IMUs), and control actuation systems (CAS).
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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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.