Lab Build Technician Manager

Technician Manager

At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of ethics and forward-thinking, we deliver solutions that matter. The Technician Manager role is a first-line leadership position within the Lab Design and Build team of the Owego Installation Engineering organization. This team supports multiple rotary- and fixed-wing software development labs located in Owego, NY, with additional labs in Stratford, CT and Warner Robins AFB, GA. As manager, you will lead a growing team of 10 technicians who design and build hardware, cable harnesses, racks, and bench systems critical to our platforms' success.

You will provide technical, programmatic, and leadership support to your team while ensuring cost, schedule, and quality goals are met. Key responsibilities include : mentoring technicians and instilling discipline in procedures, tools, and innovation; overseeing workload analysis, recruiting, succession planning, and retention initiatives; managing day-to-day HR activities, employee engagement, and recognition; providing leadership in electrical / mechanical design coordination, producibility, and tool effectiveness; preventing design escapes that lead to rework or added costs; driving efficiency through the adoption of common tools, processes, and affordability initiatives; coordinating with Engineering, Program Offices, Operations, and Sourcing for seamless project execution; tracking and analyzing metrics to maintain and improve departmental health; allocating resources and managing staffing to balance program requirements.

This position is located in Owego, NY. This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level. Learn more about life in Owego, NY here!

Our Lab Design and Build team is central to enabling the success of Lockheed Martin's development labs. We deliver hands-on technical solutions, from building and installing bench systems to ensuring robust lab infrastructures. We are a group of innovators who value collaboration, precision, and commitment to mission success.

You are a proven leader with a strong technical foundation and a passion for developing people. You thrive on solving problems, improving processes, and guiding teams toward excellence. You communicate effectively across organizations, foster inclusion and collaboration, and balance strategic vision with tactical execution. Experience in electrical / mechanical systems, project planning, and engineering tools is highly valuable, along with demonstrated ability to manage staffing, budgets, and schedules.

At Lockheed Martin, you'll do more than manage a team - you'll help shape the labs that support critical national defense systems. We offer an inclusive environment where your voice is heard, your contributions are valued, and your career growth is supported. From comprehensive healthcare to tuition reimbursement and professional development, we invest in your success and wellbeing. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!

Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in an engineering / technical discipline, with 10 or more years of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Associates degree. Demonstrated experience in leading cross-disciplinary technical teams. Demonstrated proficiencies in earned value, schedule, cost and risk management techniques. Understanding of hardware engineering processes and the hardware engineering product life cycle. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.

Desired Skills : Prior management experience and / or experience leading a large functional project or change initiative. Experience in building cables harness, building software development rack assemblies. Experience with Aircraft Design & Avionics Lab Design and installation. Experience with Windchill and / or EPDM product data management toolset. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at both programmatic and technical levels with subordinates, senior management, program office and with customers. Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and affordability.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : Secret.

Other Important Information You Should Know : 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 : Part-time Remote Telework : The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. Work 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. Schedule for this Position : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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. Benefits 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. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. 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. Benefits 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The 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.