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Test Engineering Manager

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Severn, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2026
Job Description

Are you a highly motivated and technically competent senior-level engineer interested in leading our test engineering functional group? Are you interested in leading a team developing test plans and conducting tests for space radar/RF applications from concept to prototype to production? Does working in partnership with our in-house SMT line and testing using our on-site shock, vibration, thermal/vacuum and anechoic RF test facilities for rapid technology development sound exciting? If so, we offer a great opportunity for you as our Test Engineering Functional Manager. We have the corporate investment, infrastructure, subject matter experts, and strategic focus to enable you to be successful.

The Test Engineering Functional Manager (TEFM) will be onsite at our Severn, MD location. This individual will be responsible for understanding project schedules and requirements, and assigning resources to these projects. The TEFM assesses future resource needs and proactively plans for staff training, talent acquisition, technology development, and process improvement. The TEFM supervises the group, approves timesheets, conducts performance reviews, and implements performance improvement plans when needed. The TEFM also works with other stakeholders to make recommendations about test engineering tools, equipment purchases, and process improvements in support of our AS9100D Quality Management System. It is expected that this role is approximately 30% managerial and 70% technical.

  • Understand the schedule and requirements of all projects in the division
  • Become familiar with the system and sub-system designs on all projects
  • Collaborate with Functional Managers in adjacent technical areas
  • Participate in design reviews
  • Work among cross-functional teams to test complex systems
  • Coordinate planning and execution of all test plans, test fixtures, test cables, test software and test hardware
  • Assign test engineering resources across all division projects, and assess future resource needs
  • Participate in project-level schedule/staffing/budget reviews, as well as division-level manpower planning meetings
  • Coordinate with program managers to address resource needs and resolve staffing conflicts
  • Engage with talent acquisition and staffing partners to cover project staffing requirements
  • Proactively plan for staff training and technology development
  • Supervise the group: approve timesheets, conduct performance reviews, provide staff recognition, and implement performance improvement plans when needed
  • Mentor staff to develop their technical proficiency and domain expertise
  • Make recommendations about modeling/design tools, equipment purchases, and licensing
  • Develop/improve engineering processes and support quality audits

Basic Qualifications

Prior experience leading people

Experience with board bring up and testing

Experience integrating and testing boards as part of a larger system

Strong ability to use test equipment

Experience developing and writing test plans, procedures, and test travelers

Ability to work in a dynamic environment with cross-functional teams

Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously

Effective time management and prioritization skills

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Works well as a part of a team

Good problem-solving skills

Good interpersonal skills

with the ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI security clearance

Desired Skills

Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 8-10 years of experience, or a Master's (preferred) with 6-8 years of experience

Prior managerial experience

Expertise in Design-for-Test Methodologies

Test Equipment knowledge- Digital, Power, and RF measurements

Experience with high speed digital electronics and RF systems

Experience with EMI/EMC testing

Embedded Firmware, embedded Linux, and/or FPGA experience

Familiarity with test automation frameworks

Familiarity with electronics assembly processes

Experience with a quality management system such as AS9100

Prior experience working with space applications

Experience with environmental testing from shock and vibration testing to thermal/vacuum testing

Experience with RF testing

Experience with Failure Review Boards and Manufacturing Review Boards

Active TS/SCI security clearance

EEO

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, you're 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.

    Other Important Information

    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.

    Work Schedule Information

    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.

    National Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

    Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

    (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.

    This position is incentive plan eligible.

    Premium Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

    Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

    This position is incentive plan eligible.

    Salary : $128,400 - $226,435

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