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Flight Test Discipline Engineer Mgr -- Level 5
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An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$113,577 / year median in Nevada
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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We are Lockheed Martin At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to refining aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless. Join us as a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Flight Test Discipline Engineer Manager -- Level 5 with our legendary Skunk Works® organization. The Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our projects include theU-2, SR-71
Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightning II. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here . A successful manager will oversee a team of discipline engineers engaged in devising practical solutions for challenging problems. Their duties and responsibilities include planning, scheduling and executing flight test missions by: Developing and publishing test plans and flight test cards. Determining and communicating test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation and flight operation personnel to ensure test article readiness. Complying with test safety plans and standard operation procedures. Participate in test mission briefings, debriefings and control room operations. Must be able to meet mission qualification requirements. Performing real-time and postflight data analysis. Some shift, extended hours, weekend work and travel may be required- Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. No dual citizenship will be considered.
- 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.