Applications Engineering Manager - Level 5
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 9, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
The Application Engineering Manager role is responsible for 1LMX MES Acceleration in the development of application solutions for capability enablement within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ecosystems. This development is the cornerstone for successfully enabling LM Aero Operation’s business transformation for all Lines of Businesses and programs. Thise role wil also manage the successful deployment of CAMS to Johnstown/Pinellas and the continued execution of asset migration to the IFF. In addition this role manages the continual sustainment of all of the system tools at the shop floor across AERO, used for execution.
What You Will Be Doing
- Leading a technical team of Application Engineers who are developing MES solutions for 1LMX Aero business transformation, and IFF migration.
- Collaborating with cross-functional leadership for alignment on scope and strategy execution for operations capability development.
- Leading a team that has team members based across Aero’s main sites.
- Personnel management tasks including staffing, training, work assignments, and performance reviews.
- Providing leadership and guidance to coach, motivate, recruit, and mentor team members.
What’s In It For You
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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative leader with deep technical expertise in MES and PLM ecosystems. You thrive in fast-moving, transformation-focused environments and excel at guiding teams through complex deployments. Your ability to balance strategic vision with day-to-day execution makes this role uniquely impactful.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
- Project management experience.
- Experience with technical requirements generation and specification development.
- Experience with MES implementation, integration, and sustainment in high-mix, high-volume manufacturing
environments.
- Experience leading large-scale sustainment programs, change-control processes, and continuous-improvement
initiatives.
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical discipline
- Aerospace and Defense experience
- Experience in manufacturing systems, requirements, and methods
- Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (TeamCenter or 3DX) experience
- Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (CAMS, iBASEt, Apriso) experience
- Knowledge/experience of 1LMX program initiatives/efforts
- Excellent communication skills and ability to lead a semi-virtual team.
- Working knowledge of Agile processes
- Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership competencies
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.