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Job Description
We are Lockheed Martin
Join the Fort Worth F-35 Flight Test Engineering Team as a Flight Test Project Engineer in support of an ADP Program. The Flight Test Engineering Team is a portion of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) Directorate within the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Engineering and Technology Functional Engineering Organization. This Team is responsible for strategic planning of the F-35 Development Test (DT) Fleet, supporting coordination for DT data requirements, aircraft configuration management, and near-term execution constraint resolution.
The Flight Test Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Flight Test Lead in all aspects of Flight Science, Mission Systems, and Weapons flight test planning and coordination activities for an ADP program. Tasks for this role include coordination, planning, prioritization, and constraint resolution of Flight Test requirements by interfacing with multiple organizations such as Program Offices, F-35 Test Sites, Production, LM IPTs, an internal/external Program Management teams.
Additional tasks for this position include Control Account Management (CAM) for all Control Accounts associated with this ADP Flight Test program. Responsibilities include baselining new work, updating future forecasts for budget and schedule, variance reporting, travel budget coordination, overall monthly reporting cycle, proposal coordination support, periodic Program reviews, and briefings to leadership.
A level 5 employee typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.
This position involves occasional travel, based on Customer requirements (average of 3-4x/year).
This position requires special access and a final Secret clearance to start.
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
Basic Qualifications
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Flight Test Execution Experience
Technical Project Management Experience
SECRET Security Clearance
Control Account Management Experience (Current certification highly desired)
Desired Skills
F-35 Aircraft and Program experience
Experience with Envelope Expansion, Mission Systems, or Weapons Systems Test
Experience working on fighter aircraft platforms
Experience authoring test plans
Customer Interface Experience
Experience managing or statusing complex Integrated Master Schedules
Proficient with JIRA, MATLAB, and/or Visual Basic Programming
Experience with database management
Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate complex issues with a variety of stakeholders from highly Technical SMEs to Executive Leadership
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
We are Lockheed Martin
Join the Fort Worth F-35 Flight Test Engineering Team as a Flight Test Project Engineer in support of an ADP Program. The Flight Test Engineering Team is a portion of the Test and Evaluation (T&E) Directorate within the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Engineering and Technology Functional Engineering Organization. This Team is responsible for strategic planning of the F-35 Development Test (DT) Fleet, supporting coordination for DT data requirements, aircraft configuration management, and near-term execution constraint resolution.
The Flight Test Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Flight Test Lead in all aspects of Flight Science, Mission Systems, and Weapons flight test planning and coordination activities for an ADP program. Tasks for this role include coordination, planning, prioritization, and constraint resolution of Flight Test requirements by interfacing with multiple organizations such as Program Offices, F-35 Test Sites, Production, LM IPTs, an internal/external Program Management teams.
Additional tasks for this position include Control Account Management (CAM) for all Control Accounts associated with this ADP Flight Test program. Responsibilities include baselining new work, updating future forecasts for budget and schedule, variance reporting, travel budget coordination, overall monthly reporting cycle, proposal coordination support, periodic Program reviews, and briefings to leadership.
A level 5 employee typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.
This position involves occasional travel, based on Customer requirements (average of 3-4x/year).
This position requires special access and a final Secret clearance to start.
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
Basic Qualifications
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Flight Test Execution Experience
Technical Project Management Experience
SECRET Security Clearance
Control Account Management Experience (Current certification highly desired)
Desired Skills
F-35 Aircraft and Program experience
Experience with Envelope Expansion, Mission Systems, or Weapons Systems Test
Experience working on fighter aircraft platforms
Experience authoring test plans
Customer Interface Experience
Experience managing or statusing complex Integrated Master Schedules
Proficient with JIRA, MATLAB, and/or Visual Basic Programming
Experience with database management
Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate complex issues with a variety of stakeholders from highly Technical SMEs to Executive Leadership
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $141,300 - $244,835. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Salary : $122,900 - $216,660