F-35 Modification / Retrofit Planning Technical Lead - Military Veterans

Job Description
This position is an F-35 Initial Retrofit Plan (IRP) Technical Lead. The role will be located at the customer’s site in Ft Worth, Texas. This position will provide support to the Lockheed Martin (LM) Modification, Upgrades, and Overhaul (MUO) Team within the F-35 Global Sustainment team as a Technical Lead within the Initial Retrofit Plan team. The successful individual will work closely with the Tier 1 partners (LM, NGC, and BAE Systems) and the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office (JPO) during the initial stages of the Change Request process.

Primary Duties:

• Provide technical leadership, guidance and direction for the IRP Development team. Provide retrofit engineering expertise and technical support in the development and planning of Air System modification planning activities; and after approval, managing the implementation of Air System modification projects.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance for the necessary planning elements (mod engineering scope / retrofit approach, team size, skill composition, special facilities / equipment assessment, maintenance level, MKPL and TCTD authoring assessment, duration, cost, and schedule)

• Oversight of delivering assigned MUO planning products such as Retrofit ROMs and IRPs supporting program need dates and Change Request (CR) activity

• Identifying program constraints to ensure assigned modification projects can be executed within scheduled period of performance, allotted budget, and in support of planned commitment dates

• Coordinating the appropriate support response for modification / retrofit tasks associated with specific engineering changes with in Integrated Test Force (ITF), JTD, Supply Chain Management (SCM), F-35 Global Sustainment Design Integration and Operations, and Air Vehicle Design Engineering value stream teams

• Regular inter-organizational correspondence and collaboration with a variety of stakeholders to the CR process. Routine coordination with outside customer contacts. Represents the MUO organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with ROM & IRP development.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical thinking and business acumen skills, be highly collaborative, exhibit exceptional organizational skills, demonstrate proactive thinking, operate autonomously as appropriate and produce superior work products under short deadlines. Candidate must be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
B.S. degree in Aerospace, Engineering, Aviation Management or related Technical field with a minimum of 5 years related experience. Education requirement may be waived based on specific / related job experience.

Experience working with:

• Program Management



• Fighter / Bomber Aircraft



• managing multiple projects using long range planning techniques



• F-35 IT systems (PDM, ALIS, CRM, JDL)



• Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project)

F-35 program experience highly desired

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $102200 - $173700

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.