Strategic Mission Planner, F-Program

Description

Looking to fuel your passion and take on an exciting hands‑on opportunity to support the world’s preeminent fifth generation air dominance fighter? Join us to thrive as a trusted and critical point of contact for delivering F‑22 mission planning success at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. We implement capabilities using an expansive suite of mission planning software and hardware to provide direct sustainment support for our Air Force customers.

• Integrate and configure the F‑22 Mission Support System (MSS) mission‑planning suite for day‑to‑day operations.
• Work directly with F‑22 pilots, maintainers, communications security, and system security to accomplish operational mission planning and post‑mission debrief support.
• Provide collaborative support, assistance, and guidance to the squadron weapons officer in establishing and maintaining F‑22 mission data sensor scenarios.
• Resolve anomalies across the mission‑planning hardware and software suite.
• Travel to numerous locations around the country and potentially around the world to work with the top F‑22 pilots in the U.S. Air Force; may be required to work odd hours, nights or weekends.
• Receive immunizations and meet/satisfy required medical and training readiness prerequisites for deployment as determined by DOD/USAF agencies, including vaccinations as directed by Executive Orders and public law.
• Wear Mission‑Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) chemical protection ensemble.
• Obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification within six months upon hiring and keep it current through continuing education.
• Be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Top Secret clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years.

• Effective communicator with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
• Resilient under challenges, adapting strategies to overcome obstacles and maintain momentum in improvement initiatives.
• Work well independently and value teamwork, communicating effectively with colleagues to achieve common goals in fast‑moving environments.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

• Minimum 5 years total experience in at least one or more of the following disciplines: systems engineering, software engineering, test engineering, pilot, navigator, electronic warfare, or military intelligence.
• Current Top Secret clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years.

• Prior military aircrew, electronic warfare, or intelligence analyst experience.
• Engineering or computer science degree.
• Experience with design or test of 4th or 5th generation avionics/sensors.
• Experience with Tactical Data Links.
• Experience with Linux, Unix, or Solaris operating systems.
• Mission‑planning experience with aircraft or weapon systems.
• Security+ Certification.
• COMSEC/Crypto familiarization.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Top Secret with investigation or CV date within 5 years.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit:
Aeronautics Company

Relocation Available:
Possible

Career Area:
Systems Engineering:
Software

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: First