Flight Test Engineer - F-16 - Level 5

Lockheed Martin
California
$135.8K-$256K a year
Full-time

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin

Flight Test Engineer supporting aircraft as a Test Conductor and Test Director within the F-16 CTF, Edwards AFB, CA. Position will work with military, contractor, and civil service personnel as members of the flight test team.

Duties and responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and executing flight test mission requirements by :

  • Developing and publishing test plans and flight test cards.
  • Determining and communicating aircraft test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, and flight operations personnel to ensure aircraft readiness.
  • Complying with published test safety plans and standard operating procedures.
  • Conducting test missions and performing test mission briefings and debriefings, and after meeting qualification requirements.
  • Evaluating results from flight activities and incorporating "lessons learned" into future test activities.

Swing shift, overtime, travel and weekend work may be required to support mission & staffing needs.

A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.

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

EngineeringAeronautics

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

Desired skills

  • Familiarity with AFTC Processes and Operations.
  • Prior test conductor / test director qualification
  • Prior F-16 platform experience
  • Private pilot certificate
  • 7 days ago
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