Description:We are Lockheed MartinThis position is for a Flight Test Control Engineer Mod Team Lead to support flight test modifications and configuration management for F-16 Developmental and Operational Test programs at Eglin AFB, FL. The successful applicant will provide flight test aircraft modification and ground operations engineering support. Tasks will include directing aircraft modifications, coordination and execution of engineering directed tasks to include ground test, maintenance on test unique hardware, and other mod related tasks. Position requires control and tracking of aircraft configuration, coordinating and staging of support equipment, developing and maintaining aircraft test schedules, and coordinating with other organizations associated with test readiness.
The successful applicant will team with USAF, contractor, and civil service engineers and maintainers as part of an integrated test team. The flight test control engineer will apply extensive technical expertise to develop solutions to complex problems in support of technical planning, system integration, and modification of unique flight test aircraft. The successful applicant will provide flight test control engineering for flight and ground operations, serving as the focal point between aircraft maintenance and engineering to coordinate maintenance and logistics support, ensure correct aircraft configurations, and assist in aircraft anomaly resolution.
The flight test control engineer will represent the organization as the prime technical contact for F-16 modifications for the Test and Evaluation directorate. The applicant will interact with senior external personnel on significant technical matters requiring extensive coordination between multiple organizations. Above average oral and written communication skills are required. Exceptional planning and coordinating skills are also required.
**Alternate shift, overtime, travel and weekend work may be required to support mission & staffing needs.
**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
What’s In It For YouOur 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.EngineeringAeronautics
Basic Qualifications:Fighter aircraft configuration management, sustainment, maintenance, or production experience.
Experience in USAF maintenance activities and procedures, and T-2 modification processes.
- Experience with flight test of military aircraft
- Experience with completing modifications of avionics/mission systems and/or vehicle/utility systems
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Active/Current Secret security clearance
Desired Skills:Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Experience with maintenance/configuration management of F-16 avionics systems.
Experience with flight test aircraft modifications/configuration management.
Working knowledge of technical orders, military flight operations, and maintenance concepts.
Specific knowledge of F-16 avionics/mission systems, and vehicle/utility systems.
Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level.
Experience performing aircraft modifications / familiarity with USAF T-2 modification process.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional planning and coordinating skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate complex issues with a variety of stakeholders.
Active/Current Secret security clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: 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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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
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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
