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Lockheed Martin · 16 hours ago

Pilot Subject Matter Expert & Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer

Possible

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$151K/yr - $266K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking a Pilot Subject Matter Expert & Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer to join their Pilot Systems Engineering group. The role involves researching and designing innovative pilot vehicle interface mechanizations and providing expert support in design reviews and flight tests for the F-16 program and other advanced development programs.

National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations and pilot / human engineering for tactical cockpits

Provide pilot SME support in the forms of participation in design review meetings, system test and flight test reviews, customer and program support regarding aircraft capabilities and PVI

Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations

This includes authoring and publishing Pilot’s Guides and other contract deliverables describing the enhanced aircraft capabilities

Have a high-level knowledge of 4th Generation fighters, requiring an understanding of advanced fighter flying skills, mission systems, mission capabilities and gaps for potential growth, and basic concepts of employment in realistic combat environments

From initial design identification to requirements development to beyond product delivery, work closely with engineering system design, system architects, software development teams, system test, and flight operations/flight test (and more) to ensure pilot SME support for product optimization

Provide pilot SME guidance to aircraft simulations, Cockpit Review Teams (CRTs, or the like), Tech Order product support, and platform roadmap planning

Potentially flying back seat missions

Qualification

F-16 flying experiencePilot Vehicle Interface designAviation technology experienceWeapons School experienceInstructor pilot experienceStandardization Evaluation pilot experienceCommunication skills

Required

Experience flying the F-16

Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience

DoD Active Secret clearance

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access

Preferred

Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team

Weapons School, Instructor, or Standardization Evaluation pilot experience

DoD Top Secret security clearance

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.

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