You will be the Chief Flight Test Engineer for the F-22 and F-16 flight test programs at Edwards AFB.

We are seeking a highly experienced and accomplished engineer to fill the critical role of Flight Test Chief Engineer Principal, working with our team of experts in the development and execution of flight test programs for the F-22 and F-16 aircraft.

What You Will Be Doing

As a key technical leader, you will provide strategic guidance and oversight to the Lockheed Martin flight test team, ensuring the successful demonstration of flight test milestones and the delivery of high-quality products to our customers. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of flight test and development, and we are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our team. This is a full-time position located onsite at Edwards Air Force Base in California, where you will work closely with our customers, partners, and team members to achieve exceptional results.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Establish and maintain the technical direction and integrity of the flight test program
• Approve aircraft technical baselines, new capability introduction maturity, and associated technical plans and major technical milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
• Ensure product development, integration, and test teams adhere to established processes to ensure the safety, security, airworthiness, and quality of customer-delivered products
• Provide technical leadership and oversight to the Lockheed Martin flight test team
• Communicate technical status and issues internally and externally
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Occasional domestic travel

** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **

What’s In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, 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.

Who You Are

You are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. You have experience with itemized planning and prioritization of tasks that drives the efficient execution of objectives.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We Hear You, We See You. At LM Aeronautics, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At LM Aeronautics, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing whats right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity & Inclusion.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, were taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field (e.g., Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, etc.)
• Minimum 15 years of technical experience with demonstrated expertise in systems integration
• Experience working with diverse teams who lead the design, development, sustainment, and evolution of technical products
• Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical talent
• Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership and external customers
• SECRET security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity and knowledge of Avionics Subsystems (Communications, Navigation, Identification, Infrared Search and Track, Core Processing, Electronic Warfare/Protection, Radar, and Open Systems Architecture)
• Experience with technical planning, including development of technical roadmaps and milestones
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with co-located Air Force and partner contractor teams
• Experience working in a joint and integrated team environment, with a proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with government and industry partners
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, while maintaining a focus on delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Leading failure review boards (FRBs) and tracking issues to closure
• Establish and maintain the technical direction and integrity of the flight test program
• Ensure product development, integration, and test teams adhere to established processes to ensure the safety, security, airworthiness and quality of customer-delivered products
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $159,600 - $305,900. 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet 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.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $183,500 - $345,800. 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 spanet 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.
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: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• Familiarity and knowledge of Avionics Subsystems (Communications, Navigation, Identification, Infrared Search and Track, Core Processing, Electronic Warfare/Protection, Radar, and Open Systems Architecture)
• Experience with technical planning, including development of technical roadmaps and milestones
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and practices
• Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with co-located Air Force and partner contractor teams
• Experience working in a joint and integrated team environment, with a proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with government and industry partners
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines, while maintaining a focus on delivering results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Leading failure review boards (FRBs) and tracking issues to closure
• Establish and maintain the technical direction and integrity of the flight test program
• Ensure product development, integration, and test teams adhere to established processes to ensure the safety, security, airworthiness and quality of customer-delivered products