Pilot Subject Matter Expert and Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) design engineer to serve in the Pilot Systems Engineering (PSE) group on the F-35 team specializing in 5th Generation and Advanced Development Programs (ADP). As the Pilot Subject Matter Expert your responsibilities will include: Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations for tactical cockpits. Provide Pilot SME support to brief and train test pilots, production pilots and training systems engineers and pilots on aircraft capabilities and PVI. Research, design, simulate, and refine PVI solutions for controls and displays, sensors, weapons, and air vehicle subsystems. Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations. You will be expected to: Have a high-level knowledge of 4th and 5th Gen fighters, requiring an understanding of mission systems, capability gaps, and basic concepts of employment in realistic combat environments. Assist in the support of studies relating to aircraft operations and will be expected to apply subject matter expertise. Work closely with customers through engineering design reviews, Cockpit Working Groups (CWGs), aircraft simulations and product test and training. This is a non-flying position.

Requirements

Recent DoD tactical aircraft operational and/or training experience in modern military aircraft as a pilot.
Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience.
Have a high-level knowledge of 4th and 5th Gen fighters, requiring an understanding of mission systems, capability gaps, and basic concepts of employment in realistic combat environments.
Assist in the support of studies relating to aircraft operations and will be expected to apply subject matter expertise.
Work closely with customers through engineering design reviews, Cockpit Working Groups (CWGs), aircraft simulations and product test and training.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an F-35 pilot.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team.
Weapons School and/or Instructor pilot experience.
DoD Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations for tactical cockpits.
Provide Pilot SME support to brief and train test pilots, production pilots and training systems engineers and pilots on aircraft capabilities and PVI.
Research, design, simulate, and refine PVI solutions for controls and displays, sensors, weapons, and air vehicle subsystems.
Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations.