F-35 Manufacturing Test Engineer (MTE)

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking three Manufacturing Test Engineers (MTE) for the F-35 Factory Production line, a 24/7 operation. These positions are 100% on-site and require special access and a security clearance. The roles involve supporting factory operations from Forward through Final Assembly with system testing and troubleshooting, designing, developing, and maintaining test equipment, and authoring complex System Checkout Procedures (SCOPs). Engineers will also collaborate with Enterprise IT to deploy MTE computerized systems on the Integrated Factory Framework (IFF) LMI network. Two positions are for the 2nd and 3rd shifts, requiring expertise in Vehicle Systems (Power and Thermal Management, Hydraulic and Utility Actuation, Fuel, Electrical Systems) or Mission Systems (Integrated Core Processing, Electronic Warfare, Communication and Navigation Identification, Radar, etc.). One position is for an Extended Day Shift (Fri-Sun) focusing on Mission Systems. All positions require an Interim Secret or Secret Clearance to start.

Requirements

Working-level experience with LM Tools including SFM, PDM, JEDI, JDL and Microsoft Office.
F-35 vehicle and electrical systems experience and willingness to learn new skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required to communicate with peers, internal and external customers, management, and production technicians daily.
Must be able to work the schedules indicated (2nd shift Mon-Fri, 3rd shift for either 4x10B Tues-Fri or 5x40 Mon-Fri, or 3x12 Extended Day Shift, Fri-Sun).
Interim Secret clearance or Secret Clearance to start.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a STEM discipline.
Able to successfully participate in a fast-paced test environment & make difficult decisions under pressure.
Able to learn quickly, enjoy challenges, work independently & as part of a team.
Programming, IT or network experience.
Computer hardware maintenance and repair.
Broad Vehicle Systems expertise, including Power and Thermal Management, Hydraulic and Utility Actuation, Fuel, Electrical Systems and related domains.
Broad Mission Systems expertise, including Integrated Core Processing, Electronic Warfare (EW), Communication and Navigation Identification (CNI), Radar, Panoramic Cockpit and Helmet Displays, OFP loading, Weapons, Prognostics & Health Management (PHM), Flight Controls, coaxial cable, fiber optics, electrical wiring, and related domains.

Responsibilities

Supporting Factory Operations from Forward through Final Assembly with system testing and troubleshooting dispositions.
Working as part of a larger team responsible for the testing of all F-35 Aircraft Systems & Sub-Systems.
Test equipment design, development, test maintenance and training for users of test equipment.
Authoring & maintaining complex System Checkout Procedures (SCOPs) for use by Production Operations.
Working with other MTEs and Enterprise IT to deploy MTE computerized systems on the Integrated Factory Framework LMI network.