Flight Test Control Engineer (Level 2)

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Description:Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine.

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 25,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.

The job is for a Flight Test Control Engineer (FTCE) supporting the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) in Fort Worth, TX. The flight test operations department supports both F-16 and F-35 developmental and sustainment flight test. This job will concentrate on F-16. The selected candidate will provide flight test modification and ground operations engineering support. Tasks will include instructing aircraft modifications, coordination and implementation of engineering tasks to include ground test, maintenance on test unique hardware, and pre-flight/post-flight activities on testbed aircraft. Position requires control and tracking of aircraft configuration, coordinating and staging of support equipment, developing and maintaining aircraft test schedules, and coordinating with other organizations associated with test readiness.

This position will act as a focal point between maintenance and engineering personnel. The ability to interface with all levels of personnel is necessary. Above average oral and written communication skills are desired. Exceptional planning and coordinating skills are also preferred.

This position will require approximately 25% travel, CONUS and OCUNUS. **Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**

A level 2 employee Typically has 2 - 5 years of professional experience.


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.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with avionics/mission systems and/or vehicle/utility systems.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technically related discipline.
• Working knowledge of technical orders, military flight operations, and maintenance concepts.
• Specific knowledge of F-16 avionics/mission systems and vehicle/utility systems.
• Knowledge of installed aircraft systems/subsystems and support equipment.
• Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level.
• Experience performing aircraft modifications / familiarity with USAF T2 modification process.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Shop Floor Management (SFM)