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Lockheed Martin • Palmdale, California, United States
Role & seniority: Flight Test Control Engineer (FTCE); mid-to-senior level (requires 5 years of exp or 3 years with related Masters); US citizen; secret clearance required.
Stack/tools: Flight test instrumentation and data processing; test equipment, software, and hardware configuration management; liaison and documentation for test operations; experience with maintenance/modification operations and aircraft configuration.
Coordinate readiness with test operations, maintenance, engineering, and modification teams; communicate platform status to program leadership.
Serve as primary liaison between maintenance, engineering, and test operations; manage test configuration for evolving test evolutions.
Train and mentor team members; represent test program leadership in meetings as needed.
BS in STEM or equivalent experience; 5 years of professional experience (or 3 with related Masters); recent live flight-line aircraft experience.
Manufacturing engineering experience; understanding of aircraft configuration; ability to work non-standard hours (overtime, weekends); ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.
Strong communication and coordination skills; ability to operate onsite and interact with internal/external teams.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a STEM discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered career, or journey level. Recent Aircraft experience on a live Flight Line Manufacturing Engineer experience Recent experience working with Maintenance/Modification Operations. Experience and understanding of aircraft configuration Secret Security Clearance
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.
This requisition is for a Flight Test Control Engineer (FTCE) position at ADP as part of the Test Operations Team in Palmdale California. This position will work alongside military, contractor, and civil service personnel as members of the flight test team. Provide Program Leadership with communication and status of platform readiness and maintenance issues. Act as liaison between Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Test Operations group leads, modification team, and other FTCE's in coordinating scheduled events. This position could be tasked to represent test program leadership in meetings.
Duties and responsibilities also include coordinating with other organizations associated with test readiness. The applicant must be able to effectively communicate, direct, and interact with other test team members, as well as external members to achieve mission success.
You will be expected to train and mentor team members.
The FTCE is also the primary liaison between aircraft maintenance and engineering, communicating aircraft test configuration to responsible engineers and flight operations. You will be responsible for maintaining configuration of a myriad of items, from test equipment, software, hardware, all items necessary for a successful test evolution.
Overtime, non-standard shifts, and weekend work will be required.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
What’s In It For You
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 Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
EngineeringAeronautics
aeroTE
Desired Skills
Developmental test program experience Understanding of Flight test Instrumentation and Data Processing Understanding of Flight Test Controls Test project lead or ship lead experience Communication experience to company and customer audiences
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.