Development Support System Integration & Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a level 2 Test Engineer within Production Operations for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Pilot Training Device (PTD) testbed devices for software and hardware development. We integrate new hardware configurations into PTD testbeds in Orlando to allow development engineers to verify and validate new capabilities for the deliverable F-35 flight simulators sent to US and allied customers around the world. We take pride in our work because we know that pilots gain proficiency in our flight simulators that directly translates to effectiveness when they operate the F-35 aircraft in real-world tactical situations.

Requirements

Ability to understand electrical schematics, networking schematics, and written test procedures
Experience with configuring network assets and other IT related tasks using Linux and Windows operating systems.
Experience creating and executing tests to verify the functionality of hardware.
Ability to pass a background investigation to gain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Current approval for JSF Special Access Programs.
Possess a current CompTIA Security + Certification.
Experience maintaining and updating training simulators.
Experience with JIRA/Confluence Atlassian web-based tools.
Ability to analyze complex designs & create test solutions that optimize cost/technical/schedule variables.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and able to communicate effectively with external and internal customers about technical status/issues.

Responsibilities

Performs installation, maintenance, and repairs on flight simulators used for developing new software/hardware.
Locates and diagnoses failures, replaces defective components, and performs basic troubleshooting using standard electronic equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.
May redesign basic electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems for incorporation on existing development equipment.
Performs asset configuration, setting up IP addresses and MAC addresses, networking, system stand-up and operational testing, and troubleshooting of test systems.
May travel to Lockheed Martin AERO sites to perform hardware updates to their existing testbeds.