Flight Simulation Admin​/F-35B​/Nyutabaru, Japan

Position: Flight Simulation Admin / F-35B / Nyutabaru, Japan
Description:

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

THE WORK

Position Assignment: Flight Simulator Systems Admin for the F 35 supporting Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) in Nyutabaru, Japan.

The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team and Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) to fulfill F 35 training objectives in Nyutabaru, Japan.

This position will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F 35 training devices. Provide technical and operational services to support electronic and mechanical devices used for training personnel under simulated flying conditions. Troubleshoots complex technical IT problems and issues, determines technical solution. Maintain simulator documentation to include drawings, instructions, parts and software listings, by keeping them current, edited, and revised for future releases.

Maintains smooth operation of multi user computer systems, sets up administrator and user accounts, maintains current system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system wide software, and allocates mass storage space. Performs workstation Network Administration on all networks and ensures compliance to include upgrading, patching, and conducting weekly AV installs. Monitors policies and standards for all locations related to the use of computing resources and coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.

Additional responsibilities:

* Implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed.

* Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F 35 program and customer procedures.

* Sanitize all classified media (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F 35 and customer procedures.

Foreign Assignment: This position will offer a long term deployment to a foreign country supporting Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) in Nyutabaru, Japan.

Accompanied Status Availability:
Accompanied status means new hires may have qualifying dependents accompany them on their long term overseas assignment.

Foreign Location Premium(s):
Available.

Candidates be advised: This position operates in direct support of a deployable F 35 fighter squadron. The selected applicant selected may be required to work at deployed locations, work rotating shifts, and work in excess of 40 hours per week.

F-35 Fast Facts

WHO YOU ARE

You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.

Basic Qualifications:

* Candidates must have a Final Transferable Secret security clearance; last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.

* Candidates must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

* Experience in an environment which required interaction with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.

* Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.

* Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings, and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.

* Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.

* Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or be able to acquire a Security+ certification within 3 months of hire date.

Desired

Skills:

* Bachelor's degree.

* Current or previous F 35 Training Device experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT) or experience…