Pilot Subject Matter Expert and Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Marietta, GA, is hiring a Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) design engineer for the Pilot Systems Engineering group focused on the C-130 platform. This is a non-flying, on-site, full-time role supporting aircraft integration and testing.

The successful candidate will design and refine PVI solutions, collaborate with aircrews and engineers, and provide SME briefings and training to test crews and production staff.

Qualifications

• Recent DoD heavy/bomber/tanker/transport aircraft operational and/or training experience as a pilot or navigator.
• DoD Active Secret clearance to be available.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, design, simulate, and refine PVI solutions for C-130 aircraft.
• Work with aircrews, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI designs.
• Provide SME support to brief and train test crews, production aircrew and training systems engineers.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Technical articulation

Education

Aviation-related degree

Job description

Standard Job Description
You will be the Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) design engineer to serve in the Pilot Systems Engineering (PSE) group specializing in C-130 aircraft. This is a non-flying position.

Standard Job Description
You will be the Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) design engineer to serve in the Pilot Systems Engineering (PSE) group specializing in C-130 aircraft. This is a non-flying position.
As the Pilot Subject Matter Expert, your responsibilities will include:

• Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations for C-130 aircraft.
• Research, design, simulate, and refine PVI solutions for controls and displays, sensors, communications / datalinks, and air vehicle subsystems.
• Work with aircrews, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI designs.
• Provide SME support to brief and train test crews, production aircrew and training systems engineers and aircrews on aircraft capabilities and PVI.

You Will Be Expected To

• Have a high-level knowledge of air mobility / tactical airlift platforms requiring an understanding of mission systems, capability gaps, and basic concepts of employment in realistic operational environments.
• Assist in the support of studies relating to aircraft operations and will be expected to apply subject matter expertise.
• Work closely with engineers, aircrew, and customers through engineering design reviews, design documentation, Crew Station Working Groups (CSWGs), aircraft simulations, and product test and training.

Travel: Up to 25% travel to customer and/or supplier sites
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen (facility requires special access)
Location: This position is in Marietta, GA, work on-site full-time
Basic Qualifications

• Recent DoD heavy / bomber / tanker / transport aircraft operational and/or training experience as a pilot or navigator.
• Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical or aviation human factors degree.
• DoD Active Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Developmental or Operational Test (DT/OT), Weapons School, and/or Instructor pilot experience.
• DoD Top Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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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, 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.