Aeronautical Engineer - Flight Controls
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
Supporting flight test as a flight controls engineer, the selected candidate will initially work under the guidance of the team with the goal of quickly becoming an independent subject matter expert.
A successful candidate will use their technical experience to develop innovative solutions to highly complex technical problems. 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 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 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience.
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 is located at a facility that requires special access.**
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, science, or technology discipline
Experience in working with technical teams
Developmental Flight Test Experience
Desired Skills:
Experience interacting with customers in a formal capacity or as subject matter expert.
Experience with engineering documentation, configuration control and change boards.
Works effectively with minimal guidance.
Experience in Flight Test planning or scheduling type of capacity.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 worlds 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Experience interacting with customers in a formal capacity or as subject matter expert.
Experience with engineering documentation, configuration control and change boards.
Works effectively with minimal guidance.
Experience in Flight Test planning or scheduling type of capacity.
Job Ident #:
71078508848
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