Lockheed Martin · 19 hours ago
F-16 Flight Test Control Engineer
Possible
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $124K/yrLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company. This position is for a flight test control engineer at Edwards Air Force Base, CA to provide ground operations support for flight test planning, execution, and verification/validation of performance at the F-16 Combined Test Force (CTF). The applicant will coordinate and direct preflight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft test readiness and provide configuration control of aircraft software and hardware configurations.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinate and direct the execution of preflight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft test readiness
Provide configuration control of aircraft software and hardware configurations to ensure that hardware, software, and instrumentation configurations are correct to meet test objectives
Coordinate maintenance and logistic support for systems checkouts, flight operations, and anomaly troubleshooting
Coordinate as required with other organizations associated with test readiness
Qualification
Required
Broad experience with fighter aircraft flight test methods, aircraft maintenance, avionics maintenance and flight test instrumentation
Exceptional planning and coordinating skills are required
Must have an active/current Secret clearance
Preferred
Bachelors of Engineering Degree
Experience in USAF maintenance activities and procedures, and T-2 modification processes. (Highly Desired)
(F-16 experience is highly preferred / F-22 & F35 experience desired)
Ability to interface with all levels of project management is desired
Above average oral and written communication skills are desired
Ability to work to constraints of time and budget
Ability to adapt to quickly changing tasks and requirements and the ability to learn new skills quickly
Self-motivated, organized, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, possess an ability to solve application and technical problems requiring attention to detail
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Holidays
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
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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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