Flight Test Discipline Engineer
Job in
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, 30065, USA
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
Lockheed Martin
Full Time, Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Test Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Yes
ERP amount: $5,000
Relocation:
Possible Type:
Exempt
Shift: 1
Clearance Prior to Start:
None Final Clearance:
Top Secret Pay Transparency: $70,500.00 - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department : LM Aeronautics Co
- Marietta Business Unit: LM Aeronautics Co
- Marietta Standard
Job Description Test & Evaluation - Flight Test Discipline Engineer (FTDE) for the Test & Evaluation organization in Marietta, GA. Primary duties will be for the AMMM program which consists of the C-130, C-5 and, P-3 aircraft. Tasks will include the test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting of lab, aircraft ground and aircraftflight tests. Test responsibilities will include a variety of aircraft and aircraft systems testing but will focus mainly on avionics, electrical, and mechanical subsystems.
Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with other internal organizations, USG customers and International customers in order to develop comprehensive and executable test requirements. The FTDE must be able to transform contractual test requirements, Military standards, FAA regulations and airworthiness criteria into detailed test procedures to ensure that LM is providing a quality and safe product. In collaboration with the Instrumentation Engineer, theFTDE will be required to define the data and instrumentation requirements for testing.
Real-time monitoring of data and test execution will be required. This will require flying on test aircraft.
The FTDE must have effective verbal and written communication skills in order to prepare comprehensive test reports and to adequately communicate test results tothe customer and other organizations.
Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.
Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required. Travel will be required for many test programs. Travel will be both domestic and international.
Travel dates and spans are highly volatile in the flight test environment.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors' degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM degree from an accredited college.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with aircraft avionic systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems.
• Ability for frequent travel.
• Must have a personality and demeanor to handle the highly dynamic environment of flight test, including the always-changing dates and priorities.
• Willingness and capability to fly onboard aircraft and pass an equivalent FAA class 3 medical exam is MANDATORY.Desired Skills
• Ability to work effectively with a team.
• Experience/familiarization with C-130J aircraft
• Experience with planning, execution, data analysis and reporting of testing on an aircraft and in Avionics Labs
• Experience with Data Analysis Tools (MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• Private Pilot License
• Microsoft Office Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP,…
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