Pilot Subject Matter Expert & Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
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.
- 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 YouFrom 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 ResponsibilitiesTests 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.
- Experience flying the F-16.
- Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience.
- DoD Active Secret clearance.
- 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.
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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