Flight Sim Sys Admin Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin, based near the Eglin AFB area, seeks a Training System Simulator Technician for the F-35 program to support sustainment, maintenance, and operation of training devices on-site. You will install components, document maintenance, and apply technical knowledge to resolve issues with simulators.

The role requires reading schematics and working with F-35 software, keeping cabling drawings up to date, and coordinating with the training team to meet mission objectives, while complying

Qualifications

• Final Transferable Secret security clearance within last six years.
• Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals.
• Willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer schedule.
• Security+ certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices.
• Install components into chassis, racks, cabinets, and facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and update maintenance data records.
• Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages.
• Maintain cabling schemes and drawings; establish maintenance programs.
• Collaborate on-site with the Lockheed Martin training team to meet objectives.

Skills

F-35 training devices

Network troubleshooting

Security+ experience

System administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Hyper-V

VHD deployment

Active Directory

Windows Server

Linux server environments

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

Standard Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

THE WORK

Position Assignment: Training System Simulator Technician for the F-35 Supporting Eglin Air Force Base

The successful candidate will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices. Install components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities. Perform, conduct, and document preventive maintenance checks required for the devices and associated subsystems. Update maintenance data collection records and assist with the installation and checkout of modifications to equipment.

Maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications. Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals, or simulator documents. Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages. Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels. Document and maintain cabling schemes and drawings. Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards. Additional duties and related responsibilities will be assigned as required.

The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team on-site to fulfill F-35 training objectives.

The successful candidate will implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed.

Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F-35 program and customer procedures. Sanitize all classified media (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F-35 and customer procedures.

The successful candidate must have worked in an environment that required them to interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.

This job requires flexible work schedule and shift work may be necessary to provide optimal coverage for on-site customer coverage.

Travel to support other sites CONUS and OCONUS may also be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Final Transferable Secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.
• Candidates Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.
• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security + certification within 3 months of hire date.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current or Previous F-35 Training Device Experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT)
• 2 years’ experience with aviation simulation systems.
• Proven hardware and software support experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.
• Ability to brief/teach technical information to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members.
• Currently possess a current Security + certificate.
• System Administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with Disaster Recovery methods / cloning / backup solutions.
• Experience with Hyper-V / Deploying VHDs / Virtual Computing.
• Experience with Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / File Shares.
• Aptitude and ability to mentor and grow other team members.
• In‑depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers and field service technicians.

Standard Job Description

Provides technical and operational services to support electronic and mechanical devices used for training personnel under simulated flying conditions. Troubleshoots complex technical IT problems and issues, determines technical solution. Maintains simulator documentation to include drawings, instructions, parts and software listings, by keeping them current, edited, and revised for future releases. Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, sets up administrator and user accounts, maintains current system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system wide software, and allocates mass storage space. Performs workstation Network Administration on all networks and ensures compliance to include upgrading, patching, and conducting weekly AV installs. Monitors policies and standards for all locations related to the use of computing resources and coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.

Typical Minimums

Generally has 1 or more years of related experience and holds a High School diploma or equivalent.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $76700.00 - $142500.00

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.