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Our team is responsible for the development and transition to production of large‑format infrared sensors.\n\nWhat You Will Be Doing\n\nAs 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.\n\nYour responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:\n\nDirect 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.\n\nWhy Join Us\n\nThe 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.\n\nWe are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.\n(opens in new window)\n(opens in new window)\n.\n\nFurther Information About This Opportunity\n\nThis position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.\n(opens in new window)\n(opens in new window)\n\nMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nBachelor’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:\n\nHas an active Secret Clearance or higher\n\nTechnical and business familiarity with IR sensors.\n\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.\n\nExperience with managing programs throughout the product life cycle including hardware design and development and product qualification.\n\nExperience in creating and managing detailed execution plans.\n\nUnderstanding of engineering design processes and production operations processes.\n\nExceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills and ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.\n\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.\n\nExperience supporting capture management, proposal activity, and developing unit cost targets.\n\nAbility to travel domestically as the need arises to support supplier and customer business engagements.\nSecurity Clearance Statement:\nThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.\n\nClearance Level:\nSecret\n\nOther Important Information You Should Know\n\nExpression of Interest:\nBy 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.\n\nAbility to Work Remotely:\nOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.\n\nWork Schedules:\nLockheed 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.\n\nSchedule for this Position:\n4x10 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.\nThe 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.\nAt 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nExperience Level:\nExperienced Professional\n\nBusiness Unit:\nMISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL\n\nRelocation Available:\nYes\n\nCareer Area:\nProgram Management\n\nType:\nFull-Time\n\nShift:\nFirst\n\nAt Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.\nPioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.\nUnited By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.\nReal Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.\nYour Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.\nEmpowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.\nHere, the possibilities are endless because we offer:\nFlexible Schedules, dependent on role\nLevels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management\nLocations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions","company":"Lockheed Martin","rawCompany":"lockheedmarti","city":"Goleta","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T11:58:26.930Z","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":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Development Sensor Program Manager - Level 5","description":"JOB ID: 729275BR\nDate posted: May. 27, 2026\n\nDescription:\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.\n\nWhat You Will Be Doing\n\nAs 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.\n\nYour responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:\n\nDirect 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.\n\nWhy Join Us\n\nThe 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.\n\nWe are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.\n(opens in new window)\n(opens in new window)\n.\n\nFurther Information About This Opportunity\n\nThis position is located in Goleta, CA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.\n(opens in new window)\n(opens in new window)\n\nMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nBachelor’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:\n\nHas an active Secret Clearance or higher\n\nTechnical and business familiarity with IR sensors.\n\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.\n\nExperience with managing programs throughout the product life cycle including hardware design and development and product qualification.\n\nExperience in creating and managing detailed execution plans.\n\nUnderstanding of engineering design processes and production operations processes.\n\nExceptional executive-level communication and presentation skills and ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.\n\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.\n\nExperience supporting capture management, proposal activity, and developing unit cost targets.\n\nAbility to travel domestically as the need arises to support supplier and customer business engagements.\nSecurity Clearance Statement:\nThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.\n\nClearance Level:\nSecret\n\nOther Important Information You Should Know\n\nExpression of Interest:\nBy 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.\n\nAbility to Work Remotely:\nOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.\n\nWork Schedules:\nLockheed 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.\n\nSchedule for this Position:\n4x10 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.\nThe 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.\nAt 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.\n\nWith 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.\n\nIf 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.\n\nExperience Level:\nExperienced Professional\n\nBusiness Unit:\nMISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL\n\nRelocation Available:\nYes\n\nCareer Area:\nProgram Management\n\nType:\nFull-Time\n\nShift:\nFirst\n\nAt Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.\nPioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.\nUnited By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.\nReal Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.\nYour Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.\nEmpowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.\nHere, the possibilities are endless because we offer:\nFlexible Schedules, dependent on role\nLevels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management\nLocations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions","datePosted":"2026-07-21T11:58:26.930Z","dateModified":"2026-07-21T11:58:26.930Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Lockheed Martin","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Goleta","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"bf0f5c20c815b07a0aec55e0"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/bf0f5c20c815b07a0aec55e0"}}