Flight Test Control Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Edwards AFB, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin Flight Test Ground Operations (Control) Engineer for F-35 aircraft. The successful applicant will provide Flight Test Ground Operations engineering support. Tasks will include coordination and execution of pre-flight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft's test readiness including issuance, and closure of documentation relating to work performed on the aircraft, and coordination of aircraft modifications. Position requires control and tracking of aircraft configuration, coordinating and staging of support equipment, developing and maintaining aircraft test schedules, and coordinating with other organizations associated with test readiness. Related skills include: Schematic reading/interpretation/troubleshooting. Knowledge of installed aircraft systems/subsystems and Support equipment. Knowledge of avionics/mission systems and vehicle/utility systems. Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level. Good knowledge of the system/software engineering environment. Authoring test and technical documents (EIR/TCTD/AOL/GML, etc.), plus directing and overseeing their execution. The individual must be fluent in the Flight Test Request (FTR) and T2 modification processes. This position will act as the principal focal point between maintenance and engineering personnel. The ability to interface with all levels of project management is desired. Above average oral and written communication skills are required. Exceptional planning and coordinating skills are also required. A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. THE ABILITY TO WORK EXTENDED HOURS AND WEEKENDS EITHER FIRST (1ST) OR SECOND (2ND) SHIFT IS REQUIRED. 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.

Requirements

Experience working in flightline or flight test operations environment.
Experience working with Aircraft Systems and/or Maintenance/Modification Procedures
Bachelors degree in an Engineering/Technical discipline
Secret Security Clearance
Must be a US Citizen
THE ABILITY TO WORK EXTENDED HOURS AND WEEKENDS EITHER FIRST (1ST) OR SECOND (2ND) SHIFT IS REQUIRED.
Related skills include: Schematic reading/interpretation/troubleshooting
Knowledge of installed aircraft systems/subsystems and Support equipment
Knowledge of avionics/mission systems and vehicle/utility systems
Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level
Good knowledge of the system/software engineering environment
fluent in the Flight Test Request (FTR) and T2 modification processes
The ability to interface with all levels of project management is desired
Above average oral and written communication skills are required
Exceptional planning and coordinating skills are also required

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
Experience Coordinating/Scheduling Aircraft Maintenance
Excellent organization and communication skills
Familiarity with JSF tools and processes including PDM, JDL, and VAS
Self-starter and logical problem solver.

Responsibilities

coordination and execution of pre-flight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft's test readiness including issuance, and closure of documentation relating to work performed on the aircraft, and coordination of aircraft modifications
control and tracking of aircraft configuration
coordinating and staging of support equipment
developing and maintaining aircraft test schedules
coordinating with other organizations associated with test readiness
Authoring test and technical documents (EIR/TCTD/AOL/GML, etc.), plus directing and overseeing their execution
act as the principal focal point between maintenance and engineering personnel