Flight Sciences Manager

Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, AL

Description: > 'Ahead of Ready'

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

As the Flight Sciences Manager, you will provide first line leadership to a team of engineers tasked with analyzing Missile Systems inclusive of: Loads and Dynamics, Stress, Thermal, Aerodynamics, and Mass Properties. This will include oversight of teams spanning multiple facilities across the United States. Duties will include:

Leadership of the development of plans, schedules, budgets, and estimates for analysis activities
Leadership of the execution of analysis activities and high quality data products for reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR including
Leadership of an analysis team supporting test execution including resolution of test anomalies and failures.
Drive the 1LMX culture through coordination and communication across multiple organizations to enable on-time delivery.
Manage a workforce of engineers to enable 100% support for program milestones and rapid delivery of analysis products while enabling a strong work/life balance for the team.
Ensure 100% compliance to contract and company requirements
Maintain robust communication with the your peer leaders in adjacent organizations to ensure full alignment and coordination

> You can learn more about Huntsville, AL by visiting this link.

'Rocket City', Alabama.

> Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
Strong technical background in aerospace analysis of spacecraft and/or missile systems in one or more of the following areas: Stress, Dynamics, Thermal, or Aerodynamics.
Experience leading a technical or analysis team through an aerospace product development lifecycle including SRR, PDR, CDR
Experience growing a team and developing a pipeline of talent
Customer facing experience on an aerospace development effort
Experience developing schedules, plans, and cost estimates for complex development programs
Active OR Current Secret Clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated leadership experience of a large, multifunctional team, including disciplines outside of the candidates core experience.
Control Account Management certification, Certified Principal Engineer certification, Green Belt certification, New Business Proposal experience including authoring Basis of Estimate documents.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), including customer liaison for Technical Interchange Meetings and Design Reviews.
Experience supporting or leading the resolution of large, complex system integration problems
Extensive experience utilizing high performance computing systems to solve complex problems
Considered a technical leader in aerospace analysis and test with direct experience.
Knowledge and experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and configuration management processes.
Strong technical writing skills including formal documentation and presentation material for customers and leaders with all levels of experience
Experience supporting the Missile Defense Agency.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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, youre 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Hypersonics
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Posted 2026-02-20

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