Flight Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Flight Test Engineer you will be responsible for leading the flight test engineering team in planning and implementing 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). Maintain detailed specific knowledge of all aspects of the missions they are responsible for: Test Procedures, Aircraft Operating Limitations & Flight Clearance Limitations Compliance, Test Execution Package requirements and safety planning, including General Minimizing Procedures, Test Hazard Analyses, Applicable System Release Memos, and non-standard operation/functions of the individual aircraft tail number. Oversee execution to cost, schedule, and technical requirements. This position requires travel 50% of the time to an alternate location. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or technology discipline
Proven flight testing and mission control room experience working with multi-functional test team disciplines
Experience leading multi-functional engineering or test teams
Must be a US Citizen
Ability to work remotely
Ability to work onsite
Requires a government security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with the design and execution of test plans to evaluate aircraft performance, systems, and safety during development stages
Previous TC experience
Digital Transformation Experience
CAM and EVMS experience
Excellent communication skills, including ability to brief test results to executive leadership

Responsibilities

Leading the flight test engineering team in planning and implementing 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, and directing and conducting the actual test mission from the control room (TD and TC)
Maintaining detailed specific knowledge of all aspects of the missions they are responsible for: Test Procedures, Aircraft Operating Limitations & Flight Clearance Limitations Compliance, Test Execution Package requirements and safety planning, including General Minimizing Procedures, Test Hazard Analyses, Applicable System Release Memos, and non-standard operation/functions of the individual aircraft tail number
Overseeing execution to cost, schedule, and technical requirements
Directing and conducting ground and flight tests from a Mission Control Room environment maintaining control and communication with the entire mission test team to ensure safety and adherence to test objectives
Analyzing flight data, identifying anomalies, and providing technical recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and improve aircraft functionality
Collaborating with pilots, engineers, and project teams to validate new technologies and certification processes