F‑35 Weapons Flight Test Engineer – Level 3
Basic Qualifications
• BS Degree in Engineering (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems or other disciplines)
• Technical experience related to system test, evaluation or verification, preferably with ground/flight test of aircraft systems
• 3+ years of related engineering experience
Job Description
We are Lockheed Martin
Duties
The F‑35 Weapons Flight Test Engineer leads the planning, execution, and analysis of weapon systems test campaigns for the F‑35 Lightning II program at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. The role coordinates with cross‑functional teams (including flight test pilots, systems engineers, software developers, and program managers) to validate weapon integration performance, address anomalies, and deliver data that directly supports aircraft certification and sustainment. In this role, you will develop a deep expertise in weapon system architecture, flight‑test methodology, data‑fusion, and F‑35 mission systems. As the F-35 Weapons systems engineer, duties include, but are not limited to:
• Test Planning and Management: Develop weapons test plans, schedules, and resource allocations for multiple F-35 variants requiring interface with the local ITF, Fort Worth SMEs, system vendors, COMSEC authorities, Mission Planning, and potentially other sites.
• Test Execution: Direct ground and flights test missions while serving as the lead weapons discipline engineer, interfacing with range personnel, maintenance, ordinance technicians, test operations, and other discipline engineers. Conduct procedural weapon system checkouts as well as provide remote or on-site support of troubleshooting efforts if issues arise.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Compile and analyze data from test events to produce comprehensive test reports and data packages to be presented to program leadership and the customer.
What’s In It For You
Benefits
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• 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.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special program access.
Desired Skills
• Experience with developmental or operational flight test
• Knowledge of overall F-35 air system and design
• Control room monitoring experience using IADS (Interactive Analysis and Display Systems)
• In-depth technical knowledge of MIL-STD-1553 and Universal Armament Interface (UAI)
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills
• Background/working knowledge in multiple
languages such as Python, Microsoft (VBA), SQL, Matlab
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. 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.
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