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Flight Test Engineer Security Clearance

Job in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, 93551, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Flight Test Engineer with Security Clearance
Job Number 718866

Description:

We are Lockheed Martin As a Flight Test Engineer you will be responsible for leading the flight test engineering team in planning and implementing flight test program(s); coordinating test program activities with manufacturing, test site resources, engineering system specialists, and other organizations; ensuring proper configuration of the test article is specified and coordinated, as well as the proper test fixtures, sites, specialized equipment, and personnel availability to support the planned tests;

and creating the test cards, conducting the pre- and post-test briefings, and directing and conducting the actual test mission from the control room (TD and TC). Maintain detailed specific knowledge of all aspects of the missions they are responsible for:
Test Procedures, Aircraft Operating Limitations & Flight Clearance Limitations Compliance, Test Execution Package requirements and safety planning, including General Minimizing Procedures, Test Hazard Analyses, Applicable System Release Memos, and non-standard operation/functions of the individual aircraft tail number. Oversee execution to cost, schedule, and technical requirements. This position requires travel 50% of the time to an alternate location
** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.*
* Engineering Aeronautics 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
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or technology discipline Proven flight testing and mission control room experience working with multi-functional test team disciplines. Experience leading multi-functional engineering or test teams
Desired

Skills:

Experience with the design and execution of test plans to evaluate aircraft performance, systems, and safety during development stages. Able to direct and conduct ground and flight tests from a Mission Control Room environment maintaining control and communication with the entire mission test team to ensure safety and adherence to test objectives. Ability to analyze flight data, identify anomalies, and provide technical recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and improve aircraft functionality.

Collaborating with pilots, engineers, and project teams, they play a crucial role in validating new technologies and certification processes.
Previous TC experience
Digital Transformation Experience
CAM and EVMS experience
Excellent communication skills, including ability to brief test results to executive leadership
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most…
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