Tyndall AFB

Lockheed Martin•Tyndall Afb, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Training System Simulator Technician for the F-35 program at Tyndall Air Force Base. The role involves supporting the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices. Responsibilities include installing components, performing preventive maintenance, updating maintenance records, and assisting with software installations and modifications. The technician will troubleshoot and resolve complex problems using technical documentation, maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications, and document cabling schemes. This position requires close collaboration with the Lockheed Martin training team to achieve F-35 training objectives and adherence to program and customer procedures, including security and classified media sanitization. The role may involve flexible work schedules and potential travel for support to other sites CONUS and OCONUS.

Requirements

Final Transferable Secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.
Ability 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.
Willingness to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
Must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security + certification within 3 months of hire date.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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

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.
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.
Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages.
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 (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F-35 and customer procedures.
Interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
Support flexible work schedules to align with customer operational schedules.
Travel to support other sites CONUS and OCONUS may be required.