Flight Test Control Engineer

Job Description

Flight Test Control Engineer for the Test and Evaluation (T&E) Mod Team, primarily supporting F-35 test aircraft. The successful applicant will provide FTCE support for test aircraft modification operations at our Test Sites. Tasks will involve pre-mod coordination including working with the FW Flight Test Ops Center and Test Sites on mod planning, evaluating Basis of Estimates (BOE) for mod work, defining Production Equipment (PE) tooling requirements, identifying mod team skillset needs; Integrated schedule development; Providing a detailed execution plan; Mod Team onsite management; Serving as the ALIS POC during mod execution; Verifying engineering, technical and support data; Verifying work instructions and coordinating revisions; Coordinating applicable GFR/DCMA 8210 and CGOP requirements.

Related skills include:

Schematic reading/interpretation/troubleshooting
Knowledge of installed aircraft systems/subsystems and Support Equipment
Knowledge of avionics/mission systems and vehicle/utility systems
Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level
Good knowledge of the system/software engineering environment
Authoring test and technical documents (EIR/TCTD/AOL/GML, etc.), plus directing and overseeing their execution.

The applicant must be fluent in the Flight Test Request (FTR) and T2 modification processes. This position will act as the principal focal point between the Mod Team Test Site maintenance and engineering personnel. The ability to interface with all levels of project management is desired. Above average oral and written communication skills are required. Exceptional planning and coordinating skills are also required.

This position requires frequent travel. The applicant must be willing to travel several times per year to our Test Sites to support the various onsite mod activities.

Basic Qualifications

Flight test experience with military aircraft
Experience working with Aircraft Systems and/or Maintenance/Modification Procedures
Experience working with Aircraft Configuration Control Maintenance Systems

Desired skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technically related discipline.
Secret security clearance.
Working knowledge of technical orders, military flight operations, and maintenance concepts.
Specific knowledge of F-35 avionics/mission systems and vehicle/utility systems.
Specific knowledge of the F-35 Automatic Logistics Information System (ALIS)
Knowledge of installed aircraft systems/subsystems and support equipment.
Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level.
Good knowledge of the system/software engineering environment.
Experience performing aircraft modifications / familiarity with military T2 modification process.
Working knowledge of SAP and Shop Floor Management (SFM)

EEO

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.

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Other Important Information

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Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay 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 $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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, 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.