F-Pilot Software System Test Engineer; Level 5

Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 30,000 has pre‑eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team at Hill Air Force Base, Utah as an F‑16 Pilot Software System Test Engineer. This position will function as a Software / Hardware Subject Matter Expert (SME) aircrew and engineer, embedded within the Ogden Air Logistic Complex software maintenance group that develops and designs F‑16 aircraft specific software for the aircraft Operational Flight Program (OFP) and/or sub‐system flight computers!

• Interpret and decompose aircraft and weapons requirements to develop test cases and software programs for automated tests.
• Develop software applications and software engineering packages to enhance and improve traditional software and hardware System Integration Lab (SIL) testing processes.
• Coordinate and communicate with software and hardware test team members to plan and execute tests across the spectrum of the software development processes.
• Document findings and results in accordance with established development and configuration management processes.
• Conduct integration tests of each aircraft subsystem against developmental aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFP).
• Develop test plans and test procedures.
• Effectively communicate discovered OFP and Integrated Test Stand (ITS) anomalies and defects.
• Conduct system level tests at each phase of the software development process.
• Support Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) and User Group meetings.
• This position may require occasional travel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess a Final Secret Security Clearance.

You thrive in cross‑functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals. You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to assess existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement data‑driven solutions that drive improvement.

From 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.

• F‑16 fighter aircrew (pilot) with at least 5 years flying experience.
• Experience with problem solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with technical writing, editing, and presenting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Access, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Knowledge of F‑16 aircraft avionics systems including Pilot Vehicle Interfaces (PVI), internal electronic bus structure, and subsystem integration operations.
• Extensive knowledge of F‑16 aircraft sub‑systems, weapon systems, sensors and how they integrate with on‑board computer processors.
• Flight Test Experience.
• Ability to effectively interface with civilian government, DoD, and industry representatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast paced team environment.

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Secret.

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