You will be a Systems Engineer Staff for the F-16 & T/FA-50 System Integration and Test (SI&T) Team. Our team is responsible for performing system level testing for advanced avionics on the F-16 and T/FA-50 platforms.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Systems Engineer Staff you will be responsible for operating as a SI&T program test lead and Control Account Manager (CAM) for the T/FA-50 SI&T team performing avionics integration testing, managing project performance, and owning the Earned Value Metrics System (EVMS) process. Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating project budget, schedule and tasking with the T/FA-50 program teams as a technical lead and CAM
- Collaborating with a team of engineers to identify system anomalies and develop process improvement initiatives
- Performing technical reviews of team tasking including test reports, test procedures, and automated test scripts
- Coordinating technical exchanges and lab scheduling across a variety of external teams
- Conducting system level tests for multiple avionics subsystems
What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess be able to obtain Secret clearance to start.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline (Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering preferred)
- Aircraft avionics experience
- Project management, CAM, or EVMS experience
- Physically able to access aircraft cockpit test fixtures and conduct lab testing for typical 6-hour test shifts.
- Must be willing and able to conform with flight line dress code and FOD requirements.
- Team leadership experience
- Hands-on fighter aircraft avionics experience
- Understanding of the systems engineering process
- Proficient in data analysis, problem identification/isolation, and troubleshooting
- Understanding of electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline, preferably systems, electrical, aerospace, computer, software, or mechanical engineering
- Aircraft avionics experience
- Project management, Control Account Manager, or EVMS experience
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance to start
- Ability to access aircraft cockpit test fixtures and perform six-hour laboratory testing shifts
- Flight line dress code and foreign object debris requirements compliance
- Team leadership experience
- Hands-on fighter aircraft avionics experience
- Understanding of systems engineering processes
- Data analysis, problem identification, isolation, and troubleshooting proficiency
- Understanding of electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering drawings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative team-based work ability
- Microsoft Office proficiency
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