Lockheed Martin · 10 hours ago
Loads Flight Test Engineer - Level 4
Edwards, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Loads Flight Test Engineer - Level 4 to lead a small team in the F-35 Envelope Expansion and Flight Sciences Weapons Integration. The role involves integrating and testing Air-to-Ground weapon systems, developing technical documentation, and providing expertise in the evaluation of design changes and safety risks.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise a small team of Structural Compatibility Discipline Engineers in the pursuit of F-35 Envelope Expansion and Flight Sciences Weapons Integration
Integrate and test various Air-to-Ground weapon systems onto aircraft platforms
Develop system design, testing, and certification plans
Provide technical expertise in the development and testing of weapon systems
Evaluate design changes and identify potential safety risks
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system design documents, test plans, and test reports
Track instrumentation issues and anomalies
Coordinate instrumentation repairs
Conduct pre-flight load predictions
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Lead and supervise a small team of Structural Compatibility Discipline Engineers
Integrate and test various Air-to-Ground weapon systems onto aircraft platforms
Develop system design, testing, and certification plans
Provide technical expertise in the development and testing of weapon systems
Evaluate design changes and identify potential safety risks
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system design documents, test plans, and test reports
Track instrumentation issues and anomalies
Coordinate instrumentation repairs
Conduct pre-flight load predictions
Calculate various static loads
Excellent oral & written communication skills
Experience leading a team providing technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers
Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and driving collaboration with cross-functional teams
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to senior stakeholders
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to make informed decisions
Experience with Project Management methodologies
Experience managing resources, prioritize tasks, and driving program execution working with weapon assets
Understanding of FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, and Root Cause Corrective Action
Preferred
Envelope expansion experience
Experience with IADS real time and test data request post flight test tools
Experience in static loads analysis, structural analysis, aero/performance, stability & control, mass properties
Experience in post flight test data requests and analysis
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
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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