F-16 Flight Test Engineer

Flight Test Engineer Flight Test Engineer position supporting both FMS (Foreign Military Sales) and USAF F-16 testing at Edwards AFB, CA. Personnel responsible for planning and execution and reporting of flight test program(s), coordinating test program activities with stakeholders, test site resources, engineering system specialists, and other organizations; ensuring proper configuration of the test article is specified and coordinated, as well as the proper test fixtures, sites, specialized equipment, and personnel availability to support the planned tests; and creating the test cards, conducting the pre- and post-test briefings, and directing and conducting the actual test mission from the control room (TD and TC). Coordination of all aspects of the mission including: test sheet preparation, running simulations and conducting mission rehearsals, post-mission reporting, maintenance, engineering, safety, test ranges, and test support organizations into a coherent, logical, efficient and executable test activity. Support Aircraft Operating Limitations (AOLs), Flight Clearances, and Modification Planning meetings as required. Maintain detailed specific knowledge of all aspects of mission they are responsible for: Test Procedures, AOLs and Flight Clearance Limitations, Test Execution Package requirements and safety planning, including General Minimizing Considerations and Test Hazard Analyses, Peculiarities and non-standard operation/functions of the individual aircraft tail number. Oversee project execution to cost, schedule, and technical requirements. Qualifications Knowledge of F-16 flight testing including avionics maintenance and weapons systems. Experience in USAF test activities and procedures, modification processes. Exceptional planning and coordinating skills. Must be physically able to climb an F-16 boarding ladder and spend extended time seated in F-16 crew station. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Position located at a facility that requires special access. Must have final Secret security clearance to start. Desired Skills Ability to interface with all levels of project management. Above average oral and written communication skills. Ability to work within constraints of time and budget. Ability to adapt to quickly changing tasks and requirements and to learn new skills quickly. Possess general knowledge of other related aircraft engineering disciplines. Previous military flight test experience. Private Pilot/General Aviation experience. Excellent customer skills (listening, understanding, questioning in a non-threatening manner, differentiating between customer’s wants and needs). Self-motivated, organized, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to solve application and technical problems requiring attention to detail. Benefits 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 Holidays Security Requirements Position requires a government security clearance. Must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. Clearance level: Secret. Equal Opportunity Employer Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin