Aircraft Modification and Retrofit Engineer-Sustainment (Level 1)

Lockheed Martin; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Field Sales Support Systems Engineer Associate responsible for F-16 aircraft modifications and support for global operations. The role involves analyzing engineering data, developing retrofit plans, and managing technical support for initial installations, requiring robust aircraft maintenance experience and analytical skills. Flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Previous aircraft maintenance experience with US Military Aviation Maintenance principles.
• Must be a US Citizen or legally authorized to work in US.
• Must manage assigned TCTO plans and communicate with customers.

Responsibilities

• Support F-16 modifications and worldwide operations.
• Analyze retrofit design and manage TCTO implementation.
• Define, schedule, and track assigned tasks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Visual Basic Application (VBA)

Job description

Basic Qualifications

•Previous aircraft maintenance experience with basic US Military Aviation Maintenance principles (i.e. hands on experience with aircraft, performing maintenance actions)

• Ability to interpret and execute policies and procedures that typically affect aircraft maintenance activities

• Must be a US Citizen or legally authorized to work in US as a permanent resident. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Job Code/Title

E1731:Field Sales Spt Sys Engr Asc

Job Description

What You Will Be Doing:

This position is part of the F-16 Modifications, Upgrades and Overhaul team. Responsible for supporting F-16 worldwide operations and complex modifications to the over 26 different domestic and international customers. Must be able to support extended international deployments.

The candidate will analyze Engineering retrofit design and Air Force Technical Order data in conjunction with other Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (LM Aero) computer systems to translate drawings into specification compliant Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs) and modification kits. Development of modification task analysis on retrofit proposals, develop initial retrofit plans to identify required TCTOs, kits, level of accomplishment, modification man-hours, out of service time, modification location, modification installation tooling, consumable material requirements, operational checkout requirements and develop plans for rate installation of the mods. Perform preparation activities for initial aircraft development installations, provide technical support to the customer for the accomplishment of their first article installation and in some cases, initial support for rate installations of the modification. Responsible to define, schedule, status, track and manage assigned TCTO implementation plans.

May serve as the point of contact for logistics with the customer and provide advice or training on system design and specifications. Functions as the internal design interface between support system, concepts, and specifications. Performs analysis of the sustainment system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Position may require domestic or international trips.

What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Desired skills

• F-16 or other military aircraft experience

• Experience in Aircraft structural maintenance and modification

• Above average analytical skills

• Above average communication skills and be able to operate with minimum direction and supervision

• Microsoft Office with emphasis on Visual Basic Application (VBA)

Other Important Information

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

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will telework < 50%

Ability to Telecommute

Part time telecommuting

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Secret

LMCareers Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Department

3OC100:GRS SUST - MUO

Job Class

Product Support

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City, State

Fort Worth-TX

City

Fort Worth

Zip

76137

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Req Type

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

*

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

EEO

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $54,900 - $96,830. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $63,200 - $109,365. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.