Aeronautical Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

PTO

Work-life balance

Career development

Mentorship

Rewards

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Palmdale, CA is seeking a senior Flight Test Engineer to join a fast-paced ADP Flight Test Engineering team. You will support laboratory, ground and flight tests, customize test processes for programs, and assess prototype aircraft operations for risk while developing mitigating procedures.

Travel up to 25% is required; you may lead test execution during flight phases, manage configuration, troubleshoot, and schedule assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher STEM degree or equivalent experience
• Experience creating Detailed Test Plans and Cards
• Flight Test Mission Control Room (MCR) or flight execution experience
• Test Conductor or Test Director experience
• US Citizenship with active Secret security clearance required

Responsibilities

• Support all flight test activities across laboratory, ground, and flight tests
• Customize test processes for programs and mitigate risk
• During flight phase, lead test execution, configuration management, troubleshooting, and asset scheduling
• Travel up to 25%, overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work may be required

Skills

Test planning

MCR experience

Test conductor/director

Security clearance

US Citizenship

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Lockheed Martin

Standard Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products.

This position is for a Flight Test Engineer, a senior member of an ADP Flight Test Engineering team, providing support for all flight test activity including laboratory, ground and flight test.

Travel is required in this role; up to 25% of the time. You will be part of a fast paced, dynamic environment exploring state of the art technical solutions. This Flight Test Engineer will be tasked across the full flight test life cycle.

You will be required to customize test processes to individual programs and circumstances. Assess prototype aircraft operations for risk and assist in developing appropriate mitigating procedures.

During flight phase you may very well be the primary individual for controlling test execution, configuration management, troubleshooting, and asset scheduling.

Travel, overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work may be required.

**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**

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.

This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

Engineering Aeronautics

Designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college in a STEM related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education with commensurate years of professional experience.
• Experience and ability to create Detailed Test Plans and Cards
• Flight Test Mission Control Room (MCR) or fly aboard execution experience
• Test Conductor or Test Director experience
• US Citizenship and an active Secret security clearance are required to start.

Desired Skills

• Ability to communicate both up and down the chain
• Ability to multi-task across technical and non-technical environments
• Adaptable, Flexible, Professional
• Attention to detail
• A wide breadth of knowledge related to testing of all kinds
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Configuration management experience
• Understanding of Flight Test Controls
• Understanding of Flight Test Instrumentation and Data Processing

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.