Flying Test Bed Lead Engineer - Orlando

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are experiencing growth and seeking to hire a Flying Test Bed Lead Engineer.

The Lead Engineer will plan, coordinate, and execute flight-test campaigns for the RFS PC Flying Test Bed. This role interfaces directly with government ranges, the FAA, and other federal agencies to obtain experimental airworthiness approvals and ensure safe, compliant flight-test operations. The engineer will lead a multi-disciplinary working group (5-10 engineers) and serve as the primary technical liaison to senior leadership, government customers, and external stakeholders.

What You Will Be Doing

Develop and maintain the overall flight-test master plan, including test objectives, timelines, risk assessments, and resource allocation.

Coordinate all activities with government range facilities (e.g., COTO, White Sands, Edwards) to secure range slots, address safety requirements, and manage range-specific constraints.

Lead the preparation and submission of FAA experimental airworthiness certifications, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and guidance.

Oversee platform integration activities, including avionics, payloads, telemetry, and ground-support equipment.

Conduct and chair weekly Flying Test Working Group meetings, driving decisions, assigning action items, and tracking progress.

Provide briefings and status reports to senior leadership, program managers, and government stakeholders.

Mentor and supervise a team of 5-10 engineers from systems, software, mechanical, and test disciplines.

Ensure test data collection, analysis, and documentation meet program and contractual requirements.

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Ability to obtain Secret clearance

5 + years of professional experience in flight-test planning, execution, or range coordination.

Demonstrated experience obtaining FAA experimental airworthiness approvals and working with other government entities (DoD, NASA, etc.).

Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams (5-10 engineers) in a high-tempo, safety-critical environment.

Strong knowledge of government range procedures, scheduling, and safety compliance.

Experience with platform integration (avionics, payloads, telemetry, test instrumentation).

Excellent oral and written communication skills; capable of presenting to senior leadership, customers, and regulatory officials.

Desired skills

Active Secret clearance.

Advanced coursework or certification in flight-test engineering, airworthiness regulations, or aerospace systems engineering.

Familiarity with flight-test data acquisition systems, telemetry, and post-flight analysis tools.

Experience with risk management and safety case development for flight operations.

Prior involvement in government-run range testing (e.g., flight test ranges, missile test ranges).

Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera) and configuration management.

Knowledge of simulation environments (MATLAB/Simulink, STK) to support test planning.

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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At 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.

With 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.

If 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.

Other Important Information

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.

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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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 $125,600 - $217,695. 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.