Flight Test Engineer

Job Description

## About Lockheed Martin:

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs over 110,000 people worldwide. They are known for their work in designing, developing, manufacturing, integrating, and sustaining advanced technology systems, products, and services. Their diverse portfolio spans the aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies sectors.

## Job Description:

Job Title: Flight Test Engineer

Location: Edwards AFB, CA

Company: Lockheed Martin

Responsibilities:

This position is for a Flight Test Engineer who will be supporting F-22 aircraft as a Test Conductor and Test Director within the F-22 CTF (Combat Test Force) at Edwards AFB. The successful candidate will be part of a flight test team working with military, contractor, and civil service personnel.

Specific duties include:

• Planning and Execution:
• Develop and publish test plans and flight test cards.
• Determine and communicate aircraft test requirements and configuration to engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, and flight operations personnel to ensure aircraft readiness.
• Comply with published test safety plans and standard operating procedures.
• Mission Conduct:
• Conduct test missions, performing test mission briefings and debriefings.
• Evaluate results from flight activities and incorporate “lessons learned” into future test activities.

Working Conditions:

• Swing shift, overtime, travel, and weekend work may be required to support mission and staffing needs.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in a flight test environment as a Flight Test Engineer.
• Experience planning and executing flight test programs.
• Current Secret security clearance (investigation date within 5 years).
• Desired:
• Familiarity with AFTC (Air Force Test Center) Processes and Operations.
• Prior Test Conductor/Test Director qualification.
• Private Pilot Certificate.
• The ability to obtain and hold Special Access Programs (SAP).

Security Clearance:

• This position requires a government security clearance, and the candidate must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Salary:

• The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington, or Washington DC is $100,400 – $192,500.
• The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $115,500 – $217,500.
• Note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Application Window:

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5-30 days of the requisition posting date to receive optimal consideration.