Pilot Subject Matter Expert and Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:We are Lockheed Martin
Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the companys unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 25,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) design engineer to serve in the Pilot Systems Engineering (PSE) group specializing in 5th Generation and Advanced Development Programs (ADP).
This is a non-flying position.
This individual will be tasked with:
• Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations for tactical cockpits.
• Provide Pilot SME support to brief and train test pilots, production pilots and training systems engineers and pilots on aircraft capabilities and PVI.
• Research, design, simulate, and refine PVI solutions for controls and displays, sensors, weapons, and air vehicle subsystems.
• Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations.
The candidate will be expected to:
• Have a high level knowledge of 4th and 5th Gen fighters, requiring an understanding of mission systems, capability gaps, and basic concepts of employment in realistic combat environments.
• Assist in the support of studies relating to aircraft operations and will be expected to apply subject matter expertise.
• Work closely with customers through engineering design reviews, Cockpit Working Groups (CWGs), aircraft simulations and product test and training.
** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **
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.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
EngineeringAeronautics
Basic Qualifications:
• Recent DoD tactical aircraft operational and/or training experience in modern military aircraft as a pilot and/or weapon system officer.
• Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience.
• DoD Active Secret clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with low observable aircraft as a pilot.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Weapons School and/or Instructor pilot experience.
• DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
• Experience with low observable aircraft as a pilot.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Weapons School and/or Instructor pilot experience.
• DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Job Ident #:
61856261616
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