Flight Simulator Technician/ FMS / F-35 / Eglin AFB, FL

Lockheed Martin • Eglin Air Force Base, FL

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About The Position

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. The successful candidate will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices. This includes installing components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities, performing preventive maintenance checks, updating maintenance data collection records, and assisting with the installation and checkout of modifications to equipment. The candidate will also maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications, apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems, and document and maintain cabling schemes and drawings. Additional duties will be assigned as required, and the candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team on-site to fulfill F-35 training objectives.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a Final Transferable Secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.
• Candidates must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.
• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security + certification within 3 months of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current or Previous F-35 Training Device Experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT).
• 2 years' experience with aviation simulation systems.
• Proven hardware and software support experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.
• Ability to brief/teach technical information to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members.
• Currently possess a current Security + certificate.
• System Administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with Disaster Recovery methods / cloning / backup solutions.
• Experience with Hyper-V / Deploying VHDs / Virtual Computing.
• Experience with Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / File Shares.
• Aptitude and ability to mentor and grow other team members.
• In-depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers and field service technicians.

Responsibilities

• Support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices.
• Install components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities.
• Perform, conduct, and document preventive maintenance checks required for the devices and associated subsystems.
• Update maintenance data collection records and assist with the installation and checkout of modifications to equipment.
• Maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals, or simulator documents.
• Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels.
• Document and maintain cabling schemes and drawings.
• Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.
• Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F-35 program and customer procedures.
• Sanitize all classified media to the LRU in accordance with established F-35 and customer procedures.

Benefits

• Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees.
• Paid Time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing