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Lockheed Martin Flight Test Control Engineer in NAS Pax River, Maryland
Description: We are Lockheed Martin
Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 25,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.
Flight Test Control Engineer for Navy & Marine F-35 test aircraft at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.
The successful applicants will provide Flight Test Control Engineering support to include coordination and execution of pre-flight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft's test readiness including issuance, and closure of documentation relating to work performed on the aircraft, and coordination of aircraft modifications. Position requires control and tracking of aircraft configuration, coordinating and staging of support equipment, developing and maintaining aircraft test schedules, and coordinating with other organizations associated with test readiness.
The FTCE is the primary liaison between aircraft maintenance and engineering, communicating aircraft test configuration to responsible engineers and flight operations. You will be responsible for maintaining configuration of a myriad of items, from test equipment, software, hardware, all items necessary for a successful test evolution.
Knowledge of installed aircraft systems/subsystems and Support equipment. Knowledge of avionics/mission systems and vehicle/utility systems. Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level. Good knowledge of the system/software engineering environment.
Authoring test and technical documents (EIR/TCTD/AOL/GML, etc.), plus directing and overseeing their execution.
In addition to normal job duties the successful applicant for this position will be asked to act the primary training coordinator for the team. This includes the coordination of training material and activities for new team members and for continuing training for existing team members.
A level 4 employee Typically has 9 - 15 years of professional experience.
**Interim Secret Clearance Required to Start**
What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
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Basic Qualifications:
• Aircraft flight test experience
• Experience working with Aircraft Systems and/or Maintenance/Modification Procedures
• Experience and understanding of aircraft capabilities and test techniques
• Experience training and mentoring personnel
Desired Skills:
• Secret Clearance
• Engineering Degree
• Flight Test Request (FTR) and T2 modification processes.
• Schematics, Engineering documentation, reading /interpretation and their use during troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of avionics/mission systems and vehicle/utility systems.
• Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level.
• Good knowledge of the system/software engineering environment.
• Authoring test and technical documents (System Checkout Procedures, Ground Test Support plans, etc.), plus directing and overseeing their execution.
• Technical report writing.
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Must be willing to work different shifts and weekends
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First