Mechanical Field Engineer Senior, Advanced Programs - Level 3

Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base

Description:

This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightening II.

Selected applicant will join a unique "Skunk works" Advanced Development Program (ADP) team.

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If you are a mechanical field engineer and interested with exciting and challenging work on cutting-edge systems, please read on.

The selected candidate will support a program in the Santa Barbara area. Candidates must be willing to travel to and work at austere remote locations to support Customer requirements. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport, accept customer furnished quarters and comply with mobility requirements such as chemical warfare training and receive applicable vaccinations. Must pass an overseas physical and meet customer medical requirements.

This candidate will be an integral member of the operations and maintenance team. Support the on-site Customer and work to deploy, prepare, maintain and re-deploy program assets. Accomplish fault analysis and resolution of mechanical system and subsystem discrepancies. Attend debriefings to aid in the rapid identification of system issues and detect emerging issues. Document operational / maintenance problems, and communicate within program channels to ensure the company can resolve technical issues and identify failure trends.

Will be required to operate and assist in the service and maintenance of support equipment.

Must have a TS clearance investigated in the last 5 years

What's In It For You

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.

Basic Qualifications:

* Experience in a field environment

* Hands-on mechanical experience in maintenance, repair and inspection of aircraft structures, systems and/or sub-systems

* Active Top Secret Clearance

Desired

Skills:

* Experience with aircraft shop practices, shop safety, tools and test equipment

* Cost, Schedule and Quality management supporting MRO activities

* Technical report writing

* Experience operating / maintaining support equipment

* Willingness to travel, work any shift, weekends and holidays to meet customer requirements

* FAA A&P License

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:
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.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

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