F-35 Systems Engineer Senior - Fleet Analytics - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a world-class team driving innovation and sustainment on the cutting edge of aviation. We’re seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join the F-35 Fleet Analytics team, supporting the reliability and performance of the most advanced fighter jet in the world. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the F-35 Sustainment Reliability Analytics Team, providing deep technical insight into fleet performance and serving as a trusted interface for both internal and external stakeholders. Your expertise will directly support mission readiness by identifying and addressing performance degraders across F-35 Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements, maintenance procedures, and system-level trends. You are a systems thinker with strong analytical skills and a passion for solving complex challenges. You understand the value of turning performance data into actionable strategies that drive fleet improvement. You’re comfortable working with technical teams and customers alike, and you thrive in a collaborative environment. Your experience with aircraft systems and sustainment principles enables you to mentor others and influence outcomes at a program level. You’re ready to contribute to one of the most advanced aerospace programs in the world and help ensure the long-term success of the F-35 fleet. Fort Worth, TX This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or STEM discipline or 5 years aircraft related experience as pilot or maintainer in absence of a Bachelors Degree
Analytical and problem-solving experience
Experience with manipulation and/or analysis of data in spreadsheets (MS Excel - Equations, Pivot Tables and/or VBA).
Project management experience with multiple deadlines, managing customer requirements, and/or experience presenting status to senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Analytical thinker with a demonstrated ability of solving complex problems which require ingenuity and innovation.
Experience in metrics requirement definition, performance data analysis and/or reporting activities.
Experience with systems engineering approaches and configuration management.
In depth knowledge of Performance Based Logistics (PBL) Sustainment baseline, performance metric measures, aircraft readiness degraders, and readiness reporting techniques.
Knowledge and experience with two or more of the following F35 sustainment processes and supporting organizations: Training Systems, Supply Chain Management, Support Equipment, Autonomic Logistics Information Systems, Joint Service Technical Data, Engineering disciplines and Production processes.
Reliability and Maintainability experience preferred.
Experience in international programs and dealing with foreign customers and basic knowledge of the global industrial base.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to address diverse audiences.
Experience with Tableau, Business Objects or Visual Basic.

Responsibilities

Analyze F-35 sustainment and operational data to identify performance degraders and improvement opportunities.
Translate complex data into actionable insights and create reports and presentations tailored for stakeholders across engineering, logistics, and program leadership.
Serve as a technical liaison for performance metric reporting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with program goals.
Mentor junior analysts by sharing your knowledge of aircraft systems, sustainment strategies, and data interpretation best practices.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, logistics, and customer teams to support continuous improvement in fleet readiness and sustainment planning.