You will be a Systems Integration and Test Engineer Staff for the F-35 Hardware In The Loop (HITL) labs. Our team is responsible for ensuring the daily operational capabilities for the LM Aero Fort Worth F-35 Mission Systems Integration Labs (MSIL) and Vehicle Systems Integration Labs (VSIL) systems across multiple areas programs.
What You Will Be Doing
As a System Integration and Test Engineer Staff, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for providing operational technical support and leadership for the LM Aero Fort Worth F-35 Mission Systems Integration Labs (MSIL) Your responsibilities will include:
- Troubleshoot/debug/resolve any lab issues. Document/track failed equipment through repair cycles. Ensure lab operational capabilities supporting a 7 day per week test schedule.
- Hands-on integration of new labs and updates to existing labs.
- Participate in requirements and design reviews.
- Cross-collaborate and coordinate with multi-functional disciplines such as systems engineering, software engineering, hardware engineering, IT, project leadership, CAMs, and outside disciplines such as users, customer pilots, and program leads.
This position is for a fulltime 4x10 A position (Monday - Thursday).
Must be able to provide 2nd shift and weekend support as required.
You will need to be a US Citizen, and must possess, at a minimum, a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Standard Job Description
Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations. Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems.
- Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline, or 7 years of relevant experience/combined education.
- Technical and troubleshooting experience related to lab hardware, systems, and/or software.
- Must possess an active US DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance.
- Experience in design, implementation, testing and troubleshooting of networks, Ethernet, fiber optics, and high speed buses.
- Knowledge of Windows and Linux based lab development and support systems.
- Experience in development and maintenance of simulation-based systems and labs.
- Experience working in a fast paced environment with demonstrated results.
- Leadership and project management experience.
- Possesses active F-35 project clearances.
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 or 7 years of relevant experience or combined education
- Technical and troubleshooting experience with lab hardware, systems, and/or software
- Active US DoD SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance
- US citizenship
- Successful completion of drug and background checks
- Experience designing, implementing, testing, and troubleshooting networks, Ethernet, fiber optics, and high-speed buses
- Knowledge of Windows- and Linux-based lab development and support systems
- Experience developing and maintaining simulation-based systems and labs
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated results
- Leadership and project management experience
- Active F-35 project clearances
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