Nicole Bauer
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dedicated engineering professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, F-35 Engineering Project Office
Lockheed Martin
01.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of 102 employees including five managers in Capture, Development, Production, Sustainment, and International Support Engineering for the F-35 Fighter Aircraft
- Reviewed and analyzed Earned Value Metrics, trained Control Account Managers, and turned forecasts from 26% to 100% accuracy in 10 months
- Helped propose, win, baseline, and begin execution on a $2.5B defense contract
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement. Grew the team by 8%
F-35 International Chief Engineer
Lockheed Martin
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Won international business in Canada, Singapore, Finland, Germany, and Switzerland including writing 17% of the technical points for the Canada proposal
- Special Assignment - Program Manager for Flight Test Instrumentation. Captured five delivery orders
- Responsible for the air system technical integrity and obtaining in-country airworthiness certification for the U.K., Australia, Denmark, and Norway F-35 aircraft
- Developed a plan and integrated weapons for the U.K. and Australian F-35
F-35 Deployed Chief Engineer, Flight Test
Lockheed Martin
05.2010 - 08.2015
- Led a team of weapons engineers to successfully complete flight test integration within budget and schedule constraints.
- Signed flight clearances for development test aircraft
- Responsible for technical integrity and safety of fleet of F-35 aircraft including flight sciences and mission systems capabilities
Program Management Manager
Lockheed Martin
05.2006 - 05.2010
- Built high-performing team delivering countermeasures and radar upgrades using both cost plus (CP) and firm fixed price (FFP) contracts
- P/L $64 million
- Managed 14 employees across three states in onsite and remote environments
- Captured work with DOD, DHS, and three letter agencies
Education
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Las VegasBachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California - Davis
Davis, CACurrent Top Secret Clearance
Skills
- Business Development
- Engineering Management
- Program Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Earned Value Management, Certified CAM
- International Business
Timeline
Senior Manager, F-35 Engineering Project Office
Lockheed Martin
01.2023 - Current
F-35 International Chief Engineer
Lockheed Martin
08.2015 - 01.2023
F-35 Deployed Chief Engineer, Flight Test
Lockheed Martin
05.2010 - 08.2015
Program Management Manager
Lockheed Martin
05.2006 - 05.2010
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California - Davis
Current Top Secret Clearance
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