Flight Test Engineer - F-- Level 3
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Test Engineer
Location: Edwards
Overview
We are Lockheed Martin Flight Test Engineer supporting F-22 aircraft as a Test Conductor and Test Director within the F-22 CTF, Edwards AFB, CA. Position will work with military, contractor, and civil service personnel as members of the flight test team.
Responsibilities- Plan, schedule, and execute flight test mission requirements
- Develop and publish test plans and flight test cards
- Determine and communicate aircraft test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, and flight operations personnel to ensure aircraft readiness
- Comply with published test safety plans and standard operating procedures
- Conduct test missions and perform test mission briefings and debriefings, and after meeting qualification requirements
- Evaluate results from flight activities and incorporate lessons learned into future test activities
- Swing shift, overtime, travel and weekend work may be required to support mission and staffing needs
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Qualifications- Bachelors Degree in an Engineering Discipline or related field
- Experience in the aviation industry
- Experience planning and executing flight test programs
- Current secret security clearance (investigation date within 5 years)
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 and recognition
- Experience in a flight test environment as a flight test engineer
- Familiarity with AFTC Processes and Operations
- Prior test conductor/test director qualification
- Private pilot certificate
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 onsiteOnsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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