Flight Test Control Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Flight Test Ground Operations (Control) Engineer for the F-35 aircraft. The role involves providing engineering support for flight test readiness, coordinating pre-flight and post-flight activities, and managing documentation and aircraft modifications.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Technical Engineering, with strong communication and organizational skills and experience with aircraft systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Technical Engineering Discipline.
• Coursework/projects with troubleshooting systems.
• Good communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute pre-flight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft test readiness.
• Issue and close documentation related to work performed on the aircraft.
• Coordinate aircraft modifications and manage aircraft configuration and test schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Aircraft systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Technical Engineering

Job description

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Flight Test Ground Operations (Control) Engineer for F-35 aircraft. The successful applicant will provide Flight Test Ground Operations engineering support. Tasks will include coordination and execution of pre-flight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft's test readiness including issuance, and closure of documentation relating to work performed on the aircraft, and coordination of aircraft modifications. Position requires control and tracking of aircraft configuration, coordinating and staging of support equipment, developing and maintaining aircraft test schedules, and coordinating with other organizations associated with test readiness.

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 degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Technical Engineering Discipline.

Coursework/projects with troubleshooting systems

Good communication and organization skills.

Desired Skills

• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Self starter and logical problem solver
• Experience working with Aircraft Systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $65500.00 - $121700.00

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
• 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.