Loads Flight Test Engineer - Level 4

Job Overview

Overview

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 Air-to-Ground weapon systems onto aircraft platforms, including the development of system design, testing, and certification plans. Provide technical expertise in development and testing of weapon systems, evaluate design changes, identify potential safety risks, and develop and maintain technical documentation such as system design documents, test plans, and test reports. Track instrumentation issues and anomalies, coordinate instrumentation repairs, and conduct pre-flight load predictions. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Location / Context

Engineering Aeronautics

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of Structural Compatibility Discipline Engineers in F-35 Envelope Expansion and Flight Sciences Weapons Integration.
• Integrate and test Air-to-Ground weapon systems onto aircraft platforms; develop system design, testing, and certification plans.
• Provide technical expertise in weapon system development and testing, evaluate design changes, and identify safety risks.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system design documents, test plans, and test reports.
• Track instrumentation issues and anomalies, coordinate instrumentation repairs, and conduct pre-flight load predictions.

Basic Qualifications

Desired Skills

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

What's In It For You / Benefits

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. You may be contacted for this and future openings.

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