Lockheed Martin · 16 hours ago
F-16 Pilot Software System Test Engineer (Level 5)
Utah, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leader in the aeronautics industry, ensuring national security and stability worldwide. They are seeking an F-16 Pilot Software System Test Engineer to develop and test software for the F-16 aircraft, integrating and documenting findings throughout the software development process.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess a Final Secret Security Clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must possess a Final Secret Security Clearance
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
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
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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