F‑35 Weapons Flight Test Engineer – Level 5

Lockheed Martin•Patuxent River, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin The F‑35 Weapons Flight Test Engineer leads the planning, execution, and analysis of weapon systems test campaigns for the F‑35 Lightning II program at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Acting as a technical authority, the role coordinates with cross‑functional teams (including flight test pilots, systems engineers, software developers, and program managers) to validate weapon integration performance, address anomalies, and deliver data that directly supports aircraft certification and sustainment. This role requires deep expertise in weapon system architecture, flight‑test methodology, data‑fusion, and F‑35 mission systems, as well as proven leadership and mentorship abilities. As the F-35 Weapons systems engineer, duties include, but are not limited to: - Test Planning and Management: Serve as the local subject matter expert (SME) and develop weapons test plans, schedules, and resource allocations for multiple F-35 variants requiring interface with the local ITF, Fort Worth SMEs, system vendors, COMSEC authorities, Mission Planning, and potentially other sites. - Test Execution: Direct ground and flights test missions while serving as the lead weapons discipline engineer, interfacing with range personnel, maintenance, ordinance technicians, test operations, and other discipline engineers. Conduct procedural weapon system checkouts as well as provide remote or on-site support of troubleshooting efforts if issues arise. - Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile and analyze data from test events to produce comprehensive test reports and data packages to be presented to program leadership and the customer. 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. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special program access.

Requirements

BS Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems or other disciplines)
Experience with ground/flight test of aircraft weapon systems
8+ years of related flight-test engineering experience
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.
This position is located at a facility that requires special program access.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience with developmental or operational flight test
Control room monitoring experience using IADS (Interactive Analysis and Display Systems)
In-depth technical knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 and Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
Strong oral and verbal communication skills
Background/working knowledge in multiple languages such as Python, Microsoft (VBA), SQL, Matlab

Responsibilities

Test Planning and Management: Serve as the local subject matter expert (SME) and develop weapons test plans, schedules, and resource allocations for multiple F-35 variants requiring interface with the local ITF, Fort Worth SMEs, system vendors, COMSEC authorities, Mission Planning, and potentially other sites.
Test Execution: Direct ground and flights test missions while serving as the lead weapons discipline engineer, interfacing with range personnel, maintenance, ordinance technicians, test operations, and other discipline engineers. Conduct procedural weapon system checkouts as well as provide remote or on-site support of troubleshooting efforts if issues arise.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile and analyze data from test events to produce comprehensive test reports and data packages to be presented to program leadership and the customer.