Job Description
THE WORK
Position Assignment: Flight Simulator Systems Admin for the F 35 supporting Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) in Nyutabaru, Japan.
The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team and Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) to fulfill F 35 training objectives in Nyutabaru, Japan.
This position will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F 35 training devices. Provide technical and operational services to support electronic and mechanical devices used for training personnel under simulated flying conditions. Troubleshoots complex technical IT problems and issues, determines technical solution. Maintain simulator documentation to include drawings, instructions, parts and software listings, by keeping them current, edited, and revised for future releases. Maintains smooth operation of multi user computer systems, sets up administrator and user accounts, maintains current system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system wide software, and allocates mass storage space. Performs workstation Network Administration on all networks and ensures compliance to include upgrading, patching, and conducting weekly AV installs. Monitors policies and standards for all locations related to the use of computing resources and coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
Additional responsibilities:
• Implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed.
• Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F 35 program and customer procedures.
• Sanitize all classified media (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F 35 and customer procedures.
Foreign Assignment: This position will offer a long term deployment to a foreign country supporting Japanese Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) in Nyutabaru, Japan.
Accompanied Status Availability: Accompanied status means new hires may have qualifying dependents accompany them on their long term overseas assignment.
Foreign Location Premium(s): Available.
Candidates be advised: This position operates in direct support of a deployable F 35 fighter squadron. The selected applicant selected may be required to work at deployed locations, work rotating shifts, and work in excess of 40 hours per week.
F-35 Fast Facts
WHO YOU ARE
You are a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team.
Basic Qualifications
• Candidates must have a Final Transferable Secret security clearance; last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.
• Candidates must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Experience in an environment which required interaction with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
• Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings, and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.
• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or be able to acquire a Security+ certification within 3 months of hire date.
Desired skills
• Bachelor's degree.
• Current or previous F 35 Training Device experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT) or experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.
• Currently possess a current Security+ certificate.
• System administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with disaster recovery methods / cloning / backup solutions.
• Experience with Hyper V / deploying VHDs / virtual computing.
• Experience with Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / file shares.
• Knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers, and field service technicians.
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 $81,600 - $143,865. 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 $93,800 - $162,610. 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.
