F-16 Pilot Software System Test Engineer (Level 5) jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 2 days ago

F-16 Pilot Software System Test Engineer (Level 5)

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company that plays a crucial role in national security. They are seeking an F-16 Pilot Software System Test Engineer to develop and design software for the F-16 aircraft's Operational Flight Program, ensuring the integration and testing of various aircraft subsystems.

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Responsibilities

Interpret and decompose aircraft and weapons requirements to develop test cases and software programs for automated tests
Develop software applications and software engineering packages to enhance and improve traditional software and hardware System Integration Lab (SIL) testing processes
Coordinate and communicate with software and hardware test team members to plan and execute tests across the spectrum of the software development processes
Document findings and results in accordance with established development and configuration management processes
Conduct integration tests of each aircraft subsystem against developmental aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFP)
Develop test plans and test procedures
Effectively communicate discovered OFP and Integrated Test Stand (ITS) anomalies and defects
Conduct system level tests at each phase of the software development process
Support Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) and User Group meetings. Document findings and results in accordance with established development and configuration management processes
This position may require occasional travel

Qualification

F-16 fighter aircrewProblem solvingTechnical writingMicrosoft OfficeF-16 avionics knowledgeFlight Test ExperienceTeam environmentInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

F-16 fighter aircrew (pilot) with at least 5 years flying experience
Experience with problem solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting
Experience with technical writing, editing, and presenting
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must possess a Final Secret Security Clearance

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Knowledge of F-16 aircraft avionics systems including Pilot Vehicle Interfaces (PVI), internal electronic bus structure, and subsystem integration operations
Extensive knowledge of F-16 aircraft sub-systems, weapon systems, sensors and how they integrate with on-board computer processors
Flight Test Experience
Ability to effectively interface with civilian government, DoD, and industry representatives
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Able to thrive in a fast paced team environment

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

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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