Flight Test Engineer (FTE)

Lockheed Martin•Eglin AFB, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin Flight Test Engineer position supporting both OT and DT F-16 testing at Eglin AFB, FL. Personnel responsible for planning and implementing of flight test program(s), coordinating test program activities with manufacturing, test site resources, engineering system specialists, and other organizations; ensuring proper configuration of the test article is specified and coordinated, as well as the proper test fixtures, sites, specialized equipment, and personnel availability to support the planned tests; and creating the test cards, conducting the pre- and post-test briefings, and directing and conducting the actual test mission from the control room (TD and TC). Coordination of all aspects of the mission including: test sheet preparation, running simulations and conducting mission rehearsals, post-mission reporting, maintenance, engineering, safety, test ranges, and test support organizations into a coherent, logical, efficient and executable test activity. Support Aircraft Operating Limitations (AOLs), Flight Clearances, Flight Test Requests, and Modification Planning meetings as required. Maintain detailed specific knowledge of all aspects of mission they are responsible for: Test Procedures, AOLs and Flight Clearance Limitations Compliance, Test Execution Package requirements and safety planning, including General Minimizing Considerations and Test Hazard Analyses, Peculiarities and non-standard operation/functions of the individual aircraft tail number. Oversee project execution to cost, schedule, and technical requirements. Alternate shift, overtime, travel and weekend work may be required to support mission & staffing needs. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of F-16 flight testing to include avionics maintenance and weapons systems
Exceptional planning and coordinating skills are required
Individual must be experienced in USAF test activities and procedures, modification processes
Must be physically able to climb an F-16 boarding ladder and spend extended time seated in F-16 crew station
Must be a US Citizen
Position is located at a facility that requires special access
Must have a final Secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain a Top Secret SAR/SAP clearance

Nice To Haves

Ability to interface with all levels of project management is desired
The applicant must have a strong customer focus, reinforced with excellent communication skills and interpersonal skill
Above average oral and written communication skills are desired
Ability to work to constraints of time and budget
Ability to adapt to quickly changing tasks and requirements and the ability to learn new skills quickly
Possess general knowledge of other related aircraft engineering disciplines
Excellent customer skills (listening, understanding, questioning in a non-threatening manner, differentiating between customer’s wants and needs)
Self-motivated, organized, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, possess an ability to solve application and technical problems requiring attention to detail

Responsibilities

Planning and implementing of flight test program(s)
Coordinating test program activities with manufacturing, test site resources, engineering system specialists, and other organizations
Ensuring proper configuration of the test article is specified and coordinated, as well as the proper test fixtures, sites, specialized equipment, and personnel availability to support the planned tests
Creating the test cards
Conducting the pre- and post-test briefings
Directing and conducting the actual test mission from the control room (TD and TC)
Coordination of all aspects of the mission including: test sheet preparation, running simulations and conducting mission rehearsals, post-mission reporting, maintenance, engineering, safety, test ranges, and test support organizations into a coherent, logical, efficient and executable test activity
Support Aircraft Operating Limitations (AOLs), Flight Clearances, Flight Test Requests, and Modification Planning meetings as required
Maintain detailed specific knowledge of all aspects of mission they are responsible for: Test Procedures, AOLs and Flight Clearance Limitations Compliance, Test Execution Package requirements and safety planning, including General Minimizing Considerations and Test Hazard Analyses, Peculiarities and non-standard operation/functions of the individual aircraft tail number
Oversee project execution to cost, schedule, and technical requirements