Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or technology discipline
Proven flight testing and mission control room experience working with multi-functional test team disciplines.
Experience leading multi-functional engineering or test teams
Job Description
We are Lockheed Martin
As a Flight Test Engineer you will be responsible for leading the flight test engineering team in planning and implementing flight test program(s); coordinating test program activities with manufacturing, test site resources, engineering system specialists, and other organizations; ensuring proper configuration of the test article is specified and coordinated, as well as the proper test fixtures, sites, specialized equipment, and personnel availability to support the planned tests; and creating the test cards, conducting the pre- and post-test briefings, and directing and conducting the actual test mission from the control room (TD and TC).
Maintain detailed specific knowledge of all aspects of the missions they are responsible for: Test Procedures, Aircraft Operating Limitations & Flight Clearance Limitations Compliance, Test Execution Package requirements and safety planning, including General Minimizing Procedures, Test Hazard Analyses, Applicable System Release Memos, and non-standard operation/functions of the individual aircraft tail number. Oversee execution to cost, schedule, and technical requirements.
This position requires travel 50% of the time to an alternate location
**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
EngineeringAeronautics
What’s In It For You
Benefits
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Work/life balance
- Career development
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Desired Skills
Experience with the design and execution of test plans to evaluate aircraft performance, systems, and safety during development stages.
Able to direct and conduct ground and flight tests from a Mission Control Room environment maintaining control and communication with the entire mission test team to ensure safety and adherence to test objectives.
Ability to analyze flight data, identify anomalies, and provide technical recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and improve aircraft functionality.
Collaborating with pilots, engineers, and project teams, they play a crucial role in validating new technologies and certification processes.
Previous TC experience
Digital Transformation Experience
CAM and EVMS experience
Excellent communication skills, including ability to brief test results to executive leadership
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
