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UAS Flight Engineer - Skunk Works

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Palmdale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

You will be the Ground Station Flight Engineer. The Flight Engineer team is responsible for ground station maintenance and operation of flight simulators. As a crew member, you will actively participate in test events and assist other crew members with accomplishing test requirements. You will assist with troubleshooting, fault isolation, diagnostics, and fault resolution.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Ground Station Flight Engineer, you will be a Specialized System Engineer that acts as a system expert. You will perform computer administration functions to include software installations and upgrades, user account and hardware maintenance. As a ground station Flight Engineer, you will be an integral crew member responsible for pre & post flight operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

Perform real-time troubleshooting of complex hardware/software anomalies with analysis and evaluation of asset under test.

Execute readiness tests to verify system under test functionality.

Perform pre and post system checkouts and ensures asset readiness for test.

Ensures all paperwork and configuration management tracking is correct prior to test.

Formulate and issue test documentation to perform maintenance tasks and maintains configuration control.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **

Basic Qualifications

System Administration experience on Windows & Linux platforms

DoD IAT Level II certification (Security )

Flight Test and/or Operations Experience

TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI Eligibility

FAA THIRD CLASS Medical Certificate.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

Desired Skills

System Administration experience with network storage (SAN / NAS servers).

Complex troubleshooting/problem solving skills.

Familiarization with RF technology.

Experience working with fiber optics.

Familiarization with Cisco and or Juniper network equipment

Experience with avionics systems.

Willing to work different shifts and weekend

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.



  • At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

    With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

    If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

    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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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 $102,800 - $178,135. 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 : $89,300 - $157,550

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