Ghedi, Italy

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a foreign assignment, offering a long-term deployment as a Training System Simulator System Administrator for the F-35 program at Ghedi Air Base, Italy. The role involves supporting the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of Italian Air Force F-35 training devices. The successful candidate will install components, perform preventive maintenance, update maintenance records, and assist with equipment modifications. They will maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications, apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems using design drawings and manuals, and assist with F-35 software package installations and testing. The role also includes isolating and reporting malfunctions, documenting cabling schemes, and establishing maintenance programs according to company and vendor standards. Collaboration with the Lockheed Martin training team on-site to fulfill F-35 training objectives is essential. The candidate will implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies, and comply with site security and access control procedures. Sanitizing classified media will also be a responsibility. The role requires interaction with multiple functional areas and diverse personnel, and may involve flexible work schedules to meet customer requirements. A Secret level security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access must be obtained and maintained. Additional duties will be assigned as required. Deployment and continued employment are contingent upon successful completion of On-the-Job Training (OJT) at Lockheed Martin's training locations prior to international assignment. This is an onsite position, and the selected applicant may be required to work at deployed locations, work rotating shifts, and work in excess of 40 hours per week. Relocation and housing assistance are available, and accompanied status is possible for qualifying dependents.

Requirements

Final Transferable Secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.
Ability to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Proven experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.
Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.
Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.
Willingness to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
Must have a current Security+ certificate or be able to acquire a Security + certification within 3 months of hire date.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Current or Previous F-35 Training Device Experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT) or experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.
Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.
Currently possess a current Security + certificate.
System Administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
Experience with Disaster Recovery methods / cloning / backup solutions.
Experience with Hyper-V / Deploying VHDs / Virtual Computing.
Experience with Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / File Shares.
Knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers and field service technicians.

Responsibilities

Install components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities.
Perform, conduct, and document preventive maintenance checks required for the devices and associated subsystems.
Update maintenance data collection records.
Assist with the installation and check-out of modifications to equipment.
Maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications.
Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals or simulator documents.
Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages.
Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels.
Document and maintain cabling schemes and drawings.
Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.
Work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team on site to fulfill F-35 training objectives.
Implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed.
Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F-35 program and customer procedures.
Sanitize all classified media (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F-35 and customer procedures.
Interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
Support flexible work schedule to provide coverage for on-site customer requirements.
Obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access.
Work at deployed locations, work rotating shifts, and work in excess of 40 hours per week.