Flight Test Engineer - Early Career, F-35 ITF

Lockheed Martin; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, seeks an Early Career Flight Test Engineer to support the F-35 ITF as a Test Conductor. This full-time role collaborates with military, contractor, and civil service teams, coordinating test activities and ensuring readiness for flight tests.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering or related field, with experience or understanding of flight test techniques and strong MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering major.
• General understanding of aircraft capabilities and/or flight test techniques.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish test plans and flight test cards.
• Determine and communicate aircraft test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, and flight operations personnel to ensure aircraft readiness.
• Comply with published test safety plans and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct test missions and perform test mission briefings and debriefings, after meeting qualification requirements.
• Evaluate results from flight activities and incorporate "lessons learned" into future test activities.

Skills

General understanding of aircraft

MS Office tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Job description

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, in NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, seeks an Early Career Flight Test Engineer to support the F-35 ITF as a Test Conductor. This full-time role collaborates with military, contractor, and civil service teams, coordinating test activities and ensuring readiness for flight tests.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Aeronautical Engineering or related field, with experience or understanding of flight test techniques and strong MS Office proficiency.