Flight Simulator Senior Test Engineer

Description: WHAT WE’RE DOING

We specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.

THE WORK

This position is for an experienced (level 3) Senior Test Engineer within Production Operations for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Pilot Training Device (PTD) product line of flight simulators, including the Full Mission Simulator (FMS), the Modified Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MMRT), the Deployable Mission Rehearsal Trainer (DMRT), and various testbed devices for software development. We perform production testing in our Orlando facility and then deliver the advanced Pilot Training Devices to our customers at their US and international locations. We take pride in our work because we know that pilots gain proficiency in our flight simulators that directly translates to effectiveness when they operate the F-35 aircraft in real-world tactical situations.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment for production testing at the Orlando facility.

• Creates manufacturing test procedures of repeatable processes to test hardware based upon hardware drawings and to efficiently configure hardware and network settings based upon system integration documents, for execution by test technicians.

• Travels to US and International customer sites to install and test F-35 Pilot Training Devices (flight simulators).

• Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices at Orlando and at customer sites.

• Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.

• Expected to eventually serve as the program's project manager to lead cross-functional teams during customer on-site installs.

WHO WE ARE

Our functional group, the Production Operations Test Engineers, is composed of 24 professionals with a common purpose to provide the pilots of the United States and our Allies with high quality pilot training devices. We are the connection between each program’s development engineers who integrate new capabilities into subsystems and the remainder of our Production Operations organization who create high quality products in repeatable processes. We have a unique role that gains expertise in both deployable hardware and deployable software.

WHO YOU ARE

As a Production Operations Test Engineer, you understand the interoperability of subsystems within the system that you produce. While integration engineers may know their subsystem better you, no one on the program knows the entire system better than you. Government customers, program managers, and other engineers come to you when they need a holistic assessment. You are curious and maybe a bit of a tinkerer, but you know how to focus your efforts to provide a high-quality product that is on time and within budget.

WHY JOIN US

When you join our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. We offer opportunities for training and development to help you build your career. Our mission-driven organization is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world, and we're looking for talented and passionate individuals to help us achieve our goals.

Basic Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD secret clearance. A secret clearance request will be initiated after a candidate accepts the job offer, if required. The final start date is contingent upon the candidate's approval for an interim secret clearance.

• Expert in hardware (servers, switches, I/O modules, & interface panels) and software (Linux OS, Windows OS, & VMware); who correctly identifies unexpected test results as hardware induced or software induced errors.

• Experience with computer rack cabling, hard drive cloning, installing software licenses, IP configuration, performing firmware updates, and system hardening.

• Familiarity with configuration and management of HPE, Extreme, Arista, and Juniper network devices.

Desired Skills:

• Current CompTIA Security + certification.

• Current approval to access JSF Special Access Programs.

• Experience / familiarity with Ansible or other network automation tools.

• Experience with training simulators.

• Familiarity with JIRA/Confluence Atlassian web-based tools.

• Ability to analyze complex designs & create test solutions that optimize quality/cost/schedule variables.

• Creator of YouTube (or similar) instructional videos.

• Ability to travel to travel to US and international sites for customer installs.

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and able to communicate effectively with external customer and internal leadership about technical status/issues.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Test Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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