Engineering Lead

Make an impact as a Lead Engineer supporting a critical DoW Mission.

As the Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical integrity of all engineering aspects for all programs.  Working with the functional engineering, Program Manager(s) and Technical Execution Lead(s), this position will be responsible to ensure that all products meet all performance and airworthiness requirements; that integrated and balanced design approaches and trades are used, and that solid Design Policies, Methods and Process Integrity methods are followed. 
 

Lead Engineer responsibilities include the following:
- Provide a common interface point between engineering and the programs, ensuring program requirements are provided to engineering and that engineering meets program needs
- Provide direction to assure overall technical integrity for a program
- Ensure that the aircraft and or other platforms meet all performance and airworthiness requirements; that integrated and balanced design approaches and trades are used, and that solid Design Policies, Methods and Process Integrity methods are followed
- Act as the Principle Customer interface for Technical aspects of the program
- Ensure all systems meet the functional and performance requirements stipulated in the contract specification
- Ensure that there is program technical process discipline and consistency; and that the program has received required and appropriate independent reviews
- Final authority for the Technical Development Plan & Schedule.
- Responsible for technical risk management, process adherence, and design decisions
- Ensure technical plans and outcomes are safe and airworthy 
- Provide direction and expertise in Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Stability & Control on high performance Fighter Aircraft Program
- Ensure the safety, airworthiness and technical integrity of the Air System
- Quantify flight risk for customer
- Ensure flight risk management
- Approve key integration designs at contract level

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering/technical discipline.
• Broad technical background in aircraft/technology development and systems engineering processes.
• Experience as a technical lead and/or project manager.
• Previous Management Experience

Desired Skills:
• Minimum 15 years experience.
• Chief Engineer or Deputy Chief Engineer experience.
• Background in Mission Systems, Vehicle Systems, or other aircraft development competencies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with other LM Aero LOB’s.
• Knowledge of program processes as well as site-specific advanced systems and technology & product innovation projects.

Clearance Level: Secret / Top Secret

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