Lockheed Martin · 19 hours ago
Flight Test Control Engineer
Edwards, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLockheed Martin is seeking a Flight Test Ground Operations Engineer for F-35 aircraft. The successful applicant will provide engineering support for flight test ground operations, including coordination of pre-flight and post-flight activities, aircraft configuration tracking, and maintaining test schedules.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide Flight Test Ground Operations engineering support
Coordinate and execute pre-flight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft's test readiness
Issue and close documentation relating to work performed on the aircraft
Coordinate aircraft modifications
Control and track aircraft configuration
Coordinate and stage support equipment
Develop and maintain aircraft test schedules
Coordinate with other organizations associated with test readiness
Author test and technical documents (EIR/TCTD/AOL/GML, etc.) and direct their execution
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
The ability to work extended hours and weekends either first (1st) or second (2nd) shift is required
Schematic reading/interpretation/troubleshooting
Knowledge of installed aircraft systems/subsystems and Support equipment
Knowledge of avionics/mission systems and vehicle/utility systems
Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level
Good knowledge of the system/software engineering environment
Authoring test and technical documents (EIR/TCTD/AOL/GML, etc.), plus directing and overseeing their execution
Fluent in the Flight Test Request (FTR) and T2 modification processes
Ability to interface with all levels of project management
Above average oral and written communication skills
Exceptional planning and coordinating skills
Preferred
Experience working with Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)
Experience Coordinating/Scheduling Aircraft Maintenance
Excellent organization and communication skills
Familiarity with JSF tools and processes including PDM, JDL, and VAS
Self-starter and logical problem solver
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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