Pilot Subject Matter Expert & Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer

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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) design engineer to join the Pilot Systems Engineering group for the F-16 program, with opportunities to support 5th Generation and Advanced Development Programs.

You will collaborate with pilots, engineers and simulation technicians to design, implement and document PVI mechanisms, publish Pilot’s Guides and contribute to design reviews, flight tests and system deliverables.

Qualifications

• Experience flying the F-16.
• Demonstrated aviation/technology development or test experience.

Responsibilities

• Research and design of PVI mechanizations and pilot/human engineering for tactical cockpits.
• Provide pilot SME support in design reviews, system test and flight test reviews, and customer/program support for aircraft capabilities and PVI.
• Work with pilots, engineers and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate and document PVI mechanizations; author Pilot’s Guides and other contract deliverables.

Skills

F-16 flight experience

DoD Active Secret clearance

Strong communication skills

Weapons School / Instructor experience

Job description

Standard Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

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 the F-16 program with opportunities to support 5th Generation and Advanced Development Programs (ADP).

What You Will Be Doing

• As the Pilot Subject Matter Expert your responsibilities will include:
• Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations and pilot / human engineering for tactical cockpits.
• Provide pilot SME support in the forms of participation in design review meetings, system test and flight test reviews, customer and program support regarding aircraft capabilities and PVI.
• Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations. This includes authoring and publishing Pilot’s Guides and other contract deliverables describing the enhanced aircraft capabilities.

You Will Be Expected To

• Have a high-level knowledge of 4th Generation fighters, requiring an understanding of advanced fighter flying skills, mission systems, mission capabilities and gaps for potential growth, and basic concepts of employment in realistic combat environments.
• From initial design identification to requirements development to beyond product delivery, work closely with engineering system design, system architects, software development teams, system test, and flight operations/flight test (and more) to ensure pilot SME support for product optimization.
• Provide pilot SME guidance to aircraft simulations, Cockpit Review Teams (CRTs, or the like), Tech Order product support, and platform roadmap planning.
• Potentially flying back seat missions

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

What’s In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

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Tests and Responsibilities

Tests production aircraft to determine compliance with specification and operational suitability. Pilots production aircraft during engineering and production acceptance. Pilots aircraft or acts as instructor pilot for training customer pilots and aircrew during syllabus training flights; may conduct classroom training of customer pilots and aircrew. May conduct demonstration flights with customers, government officials, or other personnel aboard to exhibit aircraft performance, flying qualities and system capabilities. Provides engineering and pilot input to training, customer support and marketing teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience flying the F-16.
• Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience.
• DoD Active Secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Weapons School, Instructor, or Standardization Evaluation pilot experience.
• DoD Top Secret security clearance.

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.