We are looking for an energetic Product Development Leader (PDL) to direct the X-Band AESA engineering team within the Communications and Sensor Technology Directorate within the Ignite Organization. This cross‑functional team is charged with designing, developing, and delivering the primary payload of the RF system, which includes subcontracts and manufacturing scope. The X-Band AESA PDL will own the technical performance, cost, and schedule for all the X-Band AESA activities.
Key responsibilities
• Lead an interdisciplinary team in the design, development, and integration of the X-Band AESA Payload in preparation for a Program of Record.
• Assume responsibility for technical performance, cost targets, and schedule commitments for structures, mechanisms, and thermal‑control solutions.
• Coordinate with systems, digital, electrical, and other IPT leads to guarantee seamless integration and adherence to mission requirements.
• Conduct trade studies, risk analyses, and mitigation planning to protect schedule and budget health.
• Provide clear direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
• Act as the primary liaison for senior leadership and external stakeholders regarding AESA‑related program status and milestones.
• Serve as the focal point for the X-Band AESA IPT, steering technical and programmatic decisions and keeping the team aligned with the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Earned Value Management (EVM), and contractual obligations.
• Partner with the RF Payloads IPT Lead, program manager, Chief engineer, Program counterparts and other IPT leads to enable successful program execution.
• Work with Supply Chain to verify that Supplier Statements of Work (SOWs) and Individual Work‑Task Agreements (IWTAs) are fully synchronized with program requirements.
The X-Band AESA PDL will be responsible for technical direction, planning, staffing, interfacing with LM senior management, customers, subcontractors, partners and suppliers, and integration and coordination with all functional organizations involved in system design, integration, assembly, test and delivery. The position requires a high level of technical and business acumen to balance priorities, drive issue prevention/resolution, and clearly communicate status and needs to our customer/partners, and with both Lockheed Martin and supplier executives.
Standard Job Description
Directs all phases of programs from inception through completion. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Responsible for the cost, schedule and technical performance of company programs or subsystems of major programs. Participates in the negotiation of contract and contract changes. Coordinates the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract. Acts as primary customer contact for program activities, leading program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule, and technical performance. Establishes design concepts, criteria and engineering efforts for product research, development, integration and test. Develops new business or expands the product line with the customer. Establishes milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications. Directs the work of employees assigned to the program from technical, manufacturing and administrative areas. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
