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Flight Test Data Processing Engineer - Level 5

Lockheed Martin Palmdale, California, United States

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Posted Jan 22, 2026Apply by Mar 21, 2026

Role & seniority: Flight Test Data Processing Engineer (engineering role; requires leadership experience on technical teams)

Stack/tools: data processing and telemetry systems; real-time data display; post-test data processing; familiarity with data acquisition systems, server/workstation administration; Microsoft Office

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Design, build, integrate, and operate systems for real-time aircraft data display and post-test data products

  • Diagnose and resolve data collection/processing issues; expand knowledge of the discipline and tasking

  • Collaborate with customers and IPTs; lead technical peers as needed; work extended hours and rotations to support missions

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Science/Engineering/CS or related field

  • Experience in software development or scripting

  • Experience leading a technical team; strong analytical/troubleshooting abilities; effective communication

  • Ability to work independently and with customers/IPTs; willingness to work extended hours and on rotations

  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance (Top Secret to start)

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with data processing, telemetry, TSPI, IRIG-106, data acquisition systems

  • Familiarity with Curtiss-Wright IADS, Ethernet/MIL-STD-1553/ARINC 429/Fiber Channel/IEEE-1394/CAIS Bus/RS-485

  • Aerospace experience; server/workstation administration; test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers)

  • Securit

Full Description

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Data Science, Data Mining, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline. Experience with software development or scripting. Experience leading a technical team. Experience communicating with customers and other IPTs. Top Secret Clearance required to start.

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Flight Test Data Processing Engineer. In this role, you will design, build, integrate, and operate systems for the real-time display of aircraft data as well as post-test processing of recorded data to create data products.

You will assist with diagnosing and resolving problems that arise from the collection and processing of data. You will actively work to expand your knowledge of the discipline and of specific tasking.

The candidate must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and be able to work independently. You must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, and rotations in support of mission goals.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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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.

Must be a US Citizen.

This position will require a government security clearance.

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

Desired Skills

Desired skills

Desire to learn new skills. Experience with data processing. Experience with telemetry. Experience with TSPI (Time Space Position Information). Understanding of IRIG 106 standard. Experience with data acquisition systems. Experience with Curtiss-Wright IADS (Interactive Analysis and Display System). Experience with communication protocols, specifically Ethernet, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC 429, Fiber Channel, IEEE-1394, CAIS Bus (Common Airborne Instrumentation System Bus), RS-485. Aerospace experience. Experience with server or computer workstation administration. Experience with test equipment (i.e. oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.) Troubleshooting experience. Security+ certification. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

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.

Ability to work remotely

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Software DevelopmentScriptingData ProcessingTelemetryTSPIIRIG 106 StandardData Acquisition SystemsCurtiss-Wright IADSEthernetMIL-STD-1553ARINC 429Fiber ChannelIEEE-1394CAIS BusRS-485Troubleshootingmulti-location

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