F‑35 Weapons Flight Test Engineer - Level 3
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Lockheed Martin
Patuxent River, MD (In Person)
$123,425 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Job Requirements nas pax river, MD Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $89,300
- $157,550 Job Description Job Number 723385
BR Description:
We are Lockheed Martin The F-35 Weapons Flight Test Engineer leads the planning, execution, and analysis of weapon systems test campaigns for the F-35 Lightning II program at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams (including flight test pilots, systems engineers, software developers, and program managers) to validate weapon integration performance, address anomalies, and deliver data that directly supports aircraft certification and sustainment. In this role, you will develop a deep expertise in weapon system architecture, flight-test methodology, data-fusion, and F-35 mission systems. As the F-35 Weapons systems engineer, duties include, but are not limited to:Test Planning and Management:
Develop weapons test plans, schedules, and resource allocations for multiple F-35 variants requiring interface with the local ITF, Fort Worth SMEs, system vendors, COMSEC authorities, Mission Planning, and potentially other sites.Test Execution:
Direct ground and flights test missions while serving as the lead weapons discipline engineer, interfacing with range personnel, maintenance, ordinance technicians, test operations, and other discipline engineers. Conduct procedural weapon system checkouts as well as provide remote or on-site support of troubleshooting efforts if issues arise.Data Analysis & Reporting:
Compile and analyze data from test events to produce comprehensive test reports and data packages to be presented to program leadership and the customer. 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.
Basic Qualifications:
- BS Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems or other disciplines)
- Technical experience related to system test, evaluation or verification, preferably with ground/flight test of aircraft systems
- 3+ years of related engineering experience
Desired Skills:
- Experience with developmental or operational flight test
- Knowledge of overall F-35 air system and design
- Control room monitoring experience using IADS (Interactive Analysis and Display Systems)
- In-depth technical knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 and Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
- Strong oral and verbal communication skills
- Background/working knowledge in multiple languages such as Python, Microsoft (VBA),
SQL, Matlab 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 yearsOther 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 toWork 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 thisPosition:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekPay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300- $157,550.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional Business Unit:
AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available:
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Systems Engineering:
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