F-16 Flight Test Engineer

Job Description

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Flight Test Engineer position supporting both FMS (Foreign Military Sales) and USAF F-16 testing at Edwards AFB, CA. Personnel responsible for planning and execution, and reporting of flight test program(s), coordinating test program activities with stakeholders, test site resources, engineering system specialists, and other organizations; ensuring proper configuration of the test article is specified and coordinated, as well as the proper test fixtures, sites, specialized equipment, and personnel availability to support the planned tests; and creating the test cards, conducting the pre- and post-test briefings, and directing and conducting the actual test mission from the control room (TD and TC).

Coordination of all aspects of the mission including: test sheet preparation, running simulations and conducting mission rehearsals, post-mission reporting, maintenance, engineering, safety, test ranges, and test support organizations into a coherent, logical, efficient and executable test activity. Support Aircraft Operating Limitations (AOLs), Flight Clearances, and Modification Planning meetings as required. Maintain detailed specific knowledge of all aspects of mission they are responsible for: Test Procedures, AOLs and Flight Clearance Limitations, Test Execution Package requirements and safety planning, including General Minimizing Considerations and Test Hazard Analyses, Peculiarities and non-standard operation/functions of the individual aircraft tail number. Oversee project execution to cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
EngineeringAeronautics

What's In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Basic Qualifications

Knowledge of F-16 flight testing to include avionics maintenance and weapons systems.

Experience in USAF test activities and procedures, modification processes.

Exceptional planning and coordinating skills are required.

Must be physically able to climb an F-16 boarding ladder and spend extended time seated in F-16 crew station.

Position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Must have a final Secret security clearance to start.

Desired skills

Ability to interface with all levels of project management is desired.

Above average oral and written communication skills are desired.

Ability to work to constraints of time and budget.

Ability to adapt to quickly changing tasks and requirements and the ability to learn new skills quickly.

Possess general knowledge of other related aircraft engineering disciplines.

Previous military flight test experience

Private Pilot/General Aviation experience

Excellent customer skills (listening, understanding, questioning in a non-threatening manner, differentiating between customer's wants and needs).

Self-motivated, organized, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, possess an ability to solve application and technical problems requiring attention to detail.

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 $70,100 - $123,625. 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 $80,600 - $139,840. 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.