Flight Test Control Engineer (level 3)

Lockheed Martin•Patuxent River, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Second Shift Flight Test Control Engineer for Navy & Marine F-35 test aircraft at Patuxent River NAS, Maryland. The successful applicant will provide Flight Test Ground and Operations engineering support. Tasks will include coordination and implementation of pre-flight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft's test readiness, issuance and closure of documentation relating to work performed on the aircraft, and coordination of aircraft modifications. This position is responsible for control and tracking of aircraft configuration, coordinating and staging of support equipment, and coordinating with other organizations associated with test readiness. This position will act as the principal focal point between maintenance and engineering personnel. The company emphasizes purposeful innovation, employee well-being, diverse career opportunities, flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

Requirements

Prior Flight Test and aircraft ground test experience
Experience working with Aircraft Systems and/or Maintenance/Modification Procedures
Control and tracking of aircraft configuration experience
Must be willing to work second shift
Must be a US Citizen
Requires a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working with ALIS (Autonomic Logistics Information System)
Ability to coordinate with other organizations
Demonstrated Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Bachelor's degree a plus
Must be willing to work different shifts and weekends
Familiarity and experience working with LM applications and JSF electronic tools: JEDI, VAS, PDM, JDL
Self starter and logical problem solver

Responsibilities

Provide Flight Test Ground and Operations engineering support
Coordinate and implement pre-flight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft's test readiness
Issue and close documentation relating to work performed on the aircraft
Coordinate aircraft modifications
Control and track aircraft configuration
Coordinate and stage support equipment
Coordinate with other organizations associated with test readiness
Act as the principal focal point between maintenance and engineering personnel