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Our team is responsible for the development and transition to production of large‑format infrared sensors.\nWhat You Will Be Doing As the Development Sensor Program Manager you will be responsible for leading cross‑functional matrix teams to deliver, mature, and scale production of advanced IR sensor programs.\nYour Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To Direct all phases of program execution from concept through flight qualification and delivery.\nLead financial and schedule performance, ensuring cost commitments and on‑time milestones.\nDrive market growth by partnering with Business Development on proposals and capture strategies.\nMentor and coach cross‑functional IPTs across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.\nOversee product maturation and scaling production of large‑format IR sensors.\nWhy Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record of managing complex programs and delivering results. This role offers high visibility, the chance to shape a growing market, and the resources to innovate in advanced sensor technology.\nWe 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.\nFurther Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.\nMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.\nBasic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, business or a related technical discipline.\n8 or more years of related work experience (6 or more with advanced degree) some of which is in the aerospace and defense industry or high technology field\nProgram Management, Project Management, Project Engineering and/or Systems Engineering experience\nExperience communicating technical and business information effectively to groups and executive stakeholders\nAbility to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance within 24 months of hire.\nDesired Skills Has an active Secret Clearance or higher\nTechnical and business familiarity with IR sensors.\nStrong working relationships with functions and internal stakeholders such as supply chain, engineering, operations and finance, as well as customers, government representatives, prime customers and internal peers.\nExperience with managing programs throughout the product life cycle including hardware design and development and product qualification.\nExperience in creating and managing detailed execution plans.\nUnderstanding of engineering design processes and production operations processes.\nExceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills and ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.\nExperience managing cost, schedule, and performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Risk and Opportunity Management and/or similar business practices.\nExperience supporting capture management, proposal activity, and developing unit cost targets.\nAbility to travel domestically as the need arises to support supplier and customer business engagements.\nSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.\nClearance Level: Secret\nOther 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.\nAbility to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.\nWork 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.\nSchedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week\nPay 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 $134,000 - $236,325. 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.\nBenefits 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.\n(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.\nThis position is incentive plan eligible.\nPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $154,100 - $267,145. 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.\nBenefits 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.\nThis position is incentive plan eligible.\nLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.\nExperience Level: Experienced Professional\nBusiness Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL\nRelocation Available: Yes\nCareer Area: Program Management\nType: Full-Time\nShift: First\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"All Aviation","rawCompany":"all aviation","city":"Santa Barbara","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-31T03:21:07.725Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.09","title":"Information Technology Project Managers","slug":"information-technology-project-managers"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Development Sensor Program Manager - Level 5","description":"Description You will be the Development Sensor Program Manager for the Large Format Infrared Sensor Development Team. Our team is responsible for the development and transition to production of large‑format infrared sensors.\nYou will be the Development Sensor Program Manager for the Large Format Infrared Sensor Development Team. Our team is responsible for the development and transition to production of large‑format infrared sensors.\nWhat You Will Be Doing As the Development Sensor Program Manager you will be responsible for leading cross‑functional matrix teams to deliver, mature, and scale production of advanced IR sensor programs.\nYour Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To Direct all phases of program execution from concept through flight qualification and delivery.\nLead financial and schedule performance, ensuring cost commitments and on‑time milestones.\nDrive market growth by partnering with Business Development on proposals and capture strategies.\nMentor and coach cross‑functional IPTs across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.\nOversee product maturation and scaling production of large‑format IR sensors.\nWhy Join Us The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a proven track record of managing complex programs and delivering results. This role offers high visibility, the chance to shape a growing market, and the resources to innovate in advanced sensor technology.\nWe 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.\nFurther Information About This Opportunity This position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.\nMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.\nBasic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, business or a related technical discipline.\n8 or more years of related work experience (6 or more with advanced degree) some of which is in the aerospace and defense industry or high technology field\nProgram Management, Project Management, Project Engineering and/or Systems Engineering experience\nExperience communicating technical and business information effectively to groups and executive stakeholders\nAbility to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance within 24 months of hire.\nDesired Skills Has an active Secret Clearance or higher\nTechnical and business familiarity with IR sensors.\nStrong working relationships with functions and internal stakeholders such as supply chain, engineering, operations and finance, as well as customers, government representatives, prime customers and internal peers.\nExperience with managing programs throughout the product life cycle including hardware design and development and product qualification.\nExperience in creating and managing detailed execution plans.\nUnderstanding of engineering design processes and production operations processes.\nExceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills and ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.\nExperience managing cost, schedule, and performance for programs with use of program management tools such as Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Risk and Opportunity Management and/or similar business practices.\nExperience supporting capture management, proposal activity, and developing unit cost targets.\nAbility to travel domestically as the need arises to support supplier and customer business engagements.\nSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.\nClearance Level: Secret\nOther 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.\nAbility to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.\nWork 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.\nSchedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week\nPay 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 $134,000 - $236,325. 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.\nBenefits 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.\n(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.\nThis position is incentive plan eligible.\nPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $154,100 - $267,145. 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.\nBenefits 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.\nThis position is incentive plan eligible.\nLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. 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