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Test Engineering Manager - Troy, AL

Lockheed Martin Troy, Alabama, United States

remotefull-time
Posted Jan 20, 2026Apply by Feb 19, 2026

Role & seniority: Test Engineering Manager (first-line management) for the Air Dominance program; Troy, AL location; 10–15 direct reports.

Stack/tools: Automated Test Equipment; RF Chambers; Radar concepts; Flight hardware; test equipment hardware/software upgrades; MS Project; Control Account Management (CAM).

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of test engineers (recruitment, training, performance, career development).

  • Manage test equipment uptime, failures, and hardware/software upgrades; analyze failures and implement solutions.

  • Coordinate with production, suppliers, program/functional leadership, and customers; support PSRs and DARs; ensure staffing/resources and engineering excellence; implement process improvements to boost test efficiency.

Must-have skills

  • U.S. citizenship and final secret clearance required.

  • Experience managing a test engineering team (12–15+ roles) in a high-security environment.

  • Ability to coordinate across groups to meet program requirements; familiarity with test systems on military programs.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience across design, integration, analysis, verification, validation activities.

  • Experience with RF chambers, radar concepts, and flight hardware.

  • Experience with proposal/BOE development and manpower estimation.

  • Proficiency with MS Project and CAM.

Location & work type: Onsite, full-time, Troy, Alabama. Must be able to work at a facility requiring special access.

Full Description

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are growing and seeking a Test Engineering Manager. You will be the Test Engineering Manager for the Air Dominance program located in Troy, AL. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and testing cutting-edge military technology systems.

What You Will Be Doing

The Automated Test Equipment Engineering Manager will be responsible for recurring support to test systems on the Air Dominance program located in Troy, AL. This includes test failure resolution, improvements to test equipment hardware and software, test time reduction and test system maturation on the Air Dominance Program in Troy, AL. This is a first-line management role with 10-15 direct reports. Responsibilities include

Managing a team of test engineers, including recruitment, selection, training, performance assessment, and career development Communicating technical status and issues internally to program and functional leadership, as well as externally to customers. Supporting Program Status Reviews (PSRs) & Design Assurance Reviews (DARs) Supporting test equipment hardware and software upgrades as needed Analyzing failures associated with test equipment and providing recommended solutions Collaborating with production teams and suppliers to maintain test equipment uptime and support troubleshooting Works closely with the technical leads on program to ensure appropriate staffing and resources and makes certain that appropriate reviews are conducted to ensure engineering excellence. Develop and implement process improvements to increase test efficiency and effectiveness Responsible for oversight of engineers who will perform some integration and testing activities. Candidate must be comfortable coordinating with various groups to ensure program requirements are being met and in support of various test activities. Collect feedback and provide performance appraisals and identify training development for direct reports. Develop/maintain knowledge continuity plans for key resources

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have a final secret clearance to start.

Desired Skills

Familiarity with design, integration, analysis, verification, and validation activities Familiarity with RF Chambers, Radar concepts, and Flight Hardware Experience performing proposal/BOE development and man-power estimation Experience with MS Project Control Account Management (CAM) experience

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.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Test Failure ResolutionTest Equipment Hardware UpgradesTest Equipment Software UpgradesTest Time ReductionTest System MaturationTeam ManagementRecruitmentPerformance AssessmentCareer DevelopmentTechnical Status CommunicationProgram Status ReviewsDesign Assurance ReviewsTroubleshootingProcess ImprovementIntegrationTesting Activitiesmulti-location

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