F-35 Pilot SME & PVI Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 148,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements and 4x10s

401(k) match

Paid time off, Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Pilot SME and PVI design engineer for the PSE group on the F-35 team, specializing in 5th Generation and ADP programs. This non-flying role focuses on translating operational needs into practical PVI solutions for cockpits and aircraft subsystems.

Responsibilities include researching PVI concepts, briefing pilots, supporting studies, and collaborating with CWGs, simulations, and product tests to deliver high-impact capabilities for the F-35 program.

Qualifications

• Recent DoD tactical aircraft operational and/or training experience in modern military aircraft as a pilot.
• Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations for tactical cockpits.
• Provide Pilot SME support to brief and train test pilots, production pilots and training systems engineers and pilots on aircraft capabilities and PVI.
• Research, design, simulate, and refine PVI solutions for controls and displays, sensors, weapons, and air vehicle subsystems.
• Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations.

Skills

Pilot SME experience

PVI design

Cross-functional teamwork

Communicating with pilots

Education

Technical degree in engineering or related field

Tools

AI prompting

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Pilot SME and PVI design engineer for the PSE group on the F-35 team, specializing in 5th Generation and ADP programs. This non-flying role focuses on translating operational needs into practical PVI solutions for cockpits and aircraft subsystems.

Responsibilities include researching PVI concepts, briefing pilots, supporting studies, and collaborating with CWGs, simulations, and product tests to deliver high-impact capabilities for the F-35 program.