Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago
Edwards AFB F-35 Site Lead
Edwards, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company. The F-35 Site Lead will be responsible for leading and organizing the F-35 test program at Edwards Air Force Base, ensuring strategic planning and collaboration among various teams to support successful project execution.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead, plan, and organize all elements of the F-35 test program at Edwards Air Force Base
Provide strategic vision and planning for the Test and Evaluation teams
Be the primary POC for F-35 Edwards Flight Test efforts to the E&T F-35 LOB, Functional E&T leadership and Test and Evaluation Leadership and Integrators
Collaborate with the Edwards Site Director, Edwards Sr. Manager of Project Management, Edwards Program Planning team, F-35 Program Management, Edwards Site functional leadership, and T&E leadership teams
Develop a priority strategy to ensure that all requirements are supported for successful project execution
Control and own the overall F-35 test site budget and EVMS and perform the role of OBS manager
Work with engineering, maintenance and operations site senior leadership to rebalance resources and maintain alignment for successful program execution
Ensure that T&E processes incorporate the needs and requirement of the F-35 programs, reflect the work processes followed by the Edwards programs including Air Force Instructions, and all personnel are properly trained to ensure adherence to T&E processes
Develop a robust strategy to ensure that all competencies in T&E are represented in the F-35 contracting process and BOEs
Develop training plans to support program execution that focuses on all levels of experience to include control room hands-on training and leveraging training opportunities outside of Edwards (ie Palmdale, FW, PAX)
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
Ability to manage, coach, train and motivate team in technical and strategic development
Ability to address complex matters / solutions with senior leadership
Familiarization with Edwards/Air Force Test Processes and Procedures
Knowledge of F-35 aircraft systems and flight test operations
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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