Software Engineer - F16 Aircraft System Test - Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Hill AFB, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team as a F-16 Aircraft System Test Software Engineer Staff - embedded within the Ogden Air Logistic Complex (Hill Air Force Base, Utah) software engineering group. Our team is responsible for developing and designing F-16 aircraft specific software for the aircraft Operational Flight Program (OFP) and/or sub-system flight computers. What You Will Be Doing Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Performing intelligence research and compile data to create threat simulation models. Building threat representative scenarios used in testing advanced avionics system development and fielding. Interpret and decompose aircraft and weapons requirements to develop test cases and software programs for traditional and/or automated tests. Develop software applications and software engineering packages to enhance and improve traditional software and hardware System Integration Lab (SIL) testing processes. Coordinate and communicate with software and hardware test team members to plan and execute tests across the spectrum of the software development processes. Document findings and results in accordance established development and configuration management processes. Conduct integration tests of each aircraft subsystem against developmental aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFP). Develop test plans and test procedures. Effectively communicate discovered OFP and Integrated Test Stand (ITS) anomalies in Software Watch Item (WIT)/ Defect databases. Assist with troubleshooting and correcting SPARs. Conduct system level tests at each phase of the software development process. Support Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) and User Group meetings. Document findings and results in accordance with established development and configuration management processes. This position may require occasional travel. Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess at minimum a Final Secret Security Clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Who You Are You thrive in a collaborative on-site environment, actively contributing to team discussions and projects. You are skilled in utilizing iterative development cycles, enabling quick feedback loops that enhance product quality and responsiveness to change. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. aeroafs aerocyber aerosoftware aerosw aerosystems #OneLMHotJobs

Requirements

Experience building threat representative scenarios used in testing advanced avionics system development and fielding.
Experience with any combination of the following: aircraft electronic / avionics systems, air to air weapons, air to ground weapons, sensors, and/or communications, or Electronic Warfare (EW) integration test operations.
Basic knowledge of electromagnetic waves and properties.
Technical writing experience.
Experience with software and/or hardware Defect and/or Watch Item (WIT) identification, analysis, de-bugging, troubleshooting and resolution.
Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power-point, Access, etc.)
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess at minimum a Final Secret Security Clearance.
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Experience building threat simulation models.
Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s Degree.
Extensive knowledge or experience with U.S. military aviation operations.
Excellent systems troubleshooting skills and experience.
Knowledge of F-16 aircraft avionics systems including Pilot Vehicle Interfaces (PVI), internal electronic bus structure, and subsystem integration operations.
Working knowledge of F-16 specific aircraft sub-systems, weapon systems and how they integrate with on-board computer processors.
Ability to effectively interface with civilian government, DoD, and industry representatives.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and must be able to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Performing intelligence research and compile data to create threat simulation models.
Building threat representative scenarios used in testing advanced avionics system development and fielding.
Interpret and decompose aircraft and weapons requirements to develop test cases and software programs for traditional and/or automated tests.
Develop software applications and software engineering packages to enhance and improve traditional software and hardware System Integration Lab (SIL) testing processes.
Coordinate and communicate with software and hardware test team members to plan and execute tests across the spectrum of the software development processes.
Document findings and results in accordance established development and configuration management processes.
Conduct integration tests of each aircraft subsystem against developmental aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFP).
Develop test plans and test procedures.
Effectively communicate discovered OFP and Integrated Test Stand (ITS) anomalies in Software Watch Item (WIT)/ Defect databases.
Assist with troubleshooting and correcting SPARs.
Conduct system level tests at each phase of the software development process.
Support Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) and User Group meetings.
Document findings and results in accordance with established development and configuration management processes.