Lockheed Martin

Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer (Level 2)

Lockheed Martin$70K — $123K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience with data acquisition and telemetry systems
  • Proficiency in digital/analog circuits and RF applications
  • Interim Secret Security clearance required
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Project management experience
  • Knowledge of Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft and programs
  • Operational experience in test instrumentation

Responsibilities

  • Direct and coordinate Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) requirements with Engineering IPT groups
  • Support pre and post-flight tasks to meet mission requirements
  • Participate in flight briefings before and after testing
  • Maintain documentation for instrumentation configuration control
  • Support real-time FTI system health monitoring during missions
  • Support travel for test missions as needed

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Education assistance programs
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Holiday pay and flexible work schedules options
Full Job Description
Test site support, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, as a Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Engineer (FTIOE), to participate in the Test and Verification (T&V) efforts of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. This position is to provide engineering services for quick response flight and ground instrumentation in relation to mechanical and electrical installation additions and modifications to the FTI Airborne Data Acquisition and camera systems on an assigned aircraft variant. Responsibilities to include: Directing and coordinating FTI requirements with other Engineering IPT groups as well as Test Operations, Flight Ops, and Maintenance; Coordinating and supporting pre and post-flight tasks in support of mission requirements; Participating in the pre and post-flight briefings; Developing and maintaining instrumentation configuration control documentation and data system configuration files; Support requirements for real-time FTI system health monitoring in a mission control room environment. This position may involve travel to support deployments due to test mission requirements. Selected applicant will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified materials. **Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.** **Basic Qualifications** Experience with data acquisition, telemetry, digital/analog circuits, RF applications, and sensor applications. Interim Secret Security clearance to start **Desired skills** • Excellent Communications Skills • Team Player • Presentation skills • Project Management • JSF Aircraft/Program Knowledge • Digital/Analog video • Test instrumentation operational experience EngineeringAeronautics aeroTE aeroFTE **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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. 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 and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. 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.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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