Flight Test Engineer

Description

We are Lockheed Martin. As a Flight Test Engineer (FTE), you will be part of the Flight Test team. FTE will have experience in developmental flight testing working with a team of engineers, maintainers and logistics personnel to perform various processes and protocols. The FTE team will ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance in all aspects of flight test operations.

The role demands the ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

A level 4 employee typically has 9-15 years of professional experience.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or technology discipline
• Experience in working with technical teams
• Developmental Flight Test Experience

Desired Skills

• Plan and implement flight test program(s), coordinate test program activities with manufacturing, test site resources, engineering system specialists, and other organizations.
• Create Test & Evaluation detailed Master Plan (TEMP), Test plans, Detailed Test Plans (DTPs), and Test Cards documentation.
• Direct and conduct the actual test mission from Mission Control Room for the Test Director to coordinate all aspects of the mission including scheduling, test sheet preparation, running simulations and conducting mission rehearsals, maintenance, engineering, safety, test ranges, and test support organizations into a coherent, logical, efficient and executable test activity.
• Conduct pre- and post-mission flight test reporting (Quick looks and full-up reports)

Security Clearance Statement

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

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

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

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.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

Business Unit

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available

Possible

Career Area

Aeronautical Engineering

Type

Full-Time

Shift

First

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