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Lockheed Martin

Flight Test Engineer - Level 3

Lockheed Martin, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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We are Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we’re taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world‑renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high‑performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low‑cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers’ missions to ensure continued relevance for the life cycle of our products. As a Multidomain Control System (MDCS) Flight Test Engineer, you will provide on‑site support for test efforts for unmanned air systems, including ground station operation, test procedure development, and real‑time control room assistance during ground and flight test operations. MDCS flight test engineers interface between the air system, pilots, and ground system teams to ensure that customer requirements are met and that anomalies are resolved in a timely manner. As part of the team, the selected candidate will help design, develop, integrate and test a variety of mission system equipment onto airborne platforms. You will actively contribute to the team developing several systems including System Integration Labs, Deployable Shelters, and Fixed Facilities in support of various projects. You will work effectively with members of the Hardware Engineering, Platform Engineering, Software Engineering, and Integration/Test teams to develop a flexible test facility capable of supporting both development and test efforts. You will support the Hardware and Software Engineering teams, ensuring local efforts stay coordinated with flight test efforts and problems get resolved as they arise. A level 3 employee typically has 5–10 years of professional experience. What’s In It For You

Medical Dental 401k Paid time off Work/life balance Career development Mentorship opportunities Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, related STEM degree, OR applicable experience from desired skills below in lieu of the degree. UAV Technology experience DoD Top Secret Clearance required Desired Skills

Developmental Flight test support Lab or System Test support Team Leadership Technical report writing DoD Top Secret Clearance preferred (will require a DoD Top Secret Clearance eventually) Systems Engineering/Network/IT experience Must be willing to travel, work any shift, weekends and holidays to meet customer requirements Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top Secret. 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 : Non‑standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader. Pay Rate : The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. This salary information is a general guideline only. Benefits offered : 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, and Holidays (Washington state applicants only) Non‑represented full‑time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full‑time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. 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. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering Type: Full‑Time Shift: First

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