Job ID: 689613BR Date posted: Apr. 07, 2025
Description:We are Lockheed Martin

This requisition is for the Test & Evaluation (T&E) Flight Test Control Engineer (FTCE) Lead position for ADP reporting directly to the Director of T&E. This position will serve as FTCE competency lead for ADP in Henderson, working across our portfolio of programs/projects. This position will ensure the principles, practices, policies and procedures of the competency are applied and adhered to for each test program, unless superseded by local SOI, SOP, AFI or NAVAIRINST operations documents. The position will work with program/project Flight Test teams and team leads to offer assistance, as needed, in resolution of issues or concerns with forecasting, planning, coordinating and executing tasks. They will serve as the competency technical advisor for planning and execution of flight test programs being executed out of Henderson. They will serve as a consultant on best practices and know-how in configuration management and utilization of flight test assets.

Job duties will include overarching guidance is areas such as ground test operations, maintenance on test unique hardware, pre-flight/post-flight activities on test aircraft, flight test aircraft mod planning & execution, aircraft configuration control, coordination and staging of support equipment, facilities requirements development, aircraft test schedules and serve as a leadership liaison between maintenance and engineering management organizations.

This individual will leverage experience, know-how and the principles of the competency as they work with the flight test teams, program leadership teams and customers in planning and executing the various flight test programs/projects.

A level 5 employee Typically has 14 - 20 years of professional experience.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

**Must be a US Citizen.

What’s In It For You
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.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience with minimum 14-20
years of applicable experience

Previous Flight Test Control Engineer experience

Flight Test execution background

Aircraft Configuration Control Management background

Understanding of Flight Test principles and practices

Schematic reading /interpretation/troubleshooting

Knowledge of installed aircraft systems/subsystems and
Support equipment

Knowledge of avionics/mission systems and vehicle/utility systems

Fault isolation and/or problem analysis at the subsystem level

Good knowledge of the system/software engineering environment

Technical report writing

Must currently hold an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this position
Desired Skills:
Proven experience in coordinating aircraft mod/retrofit actions

Experience at a Test Site as a ship lead or team lead

Experience and working knowledge with sustainment tools; Product Data Manager (PDM), Program Data Library (ex. JDL), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Customer Resource Management (CRM) and Maintenance Logistics Information Systems (ex. ALIS).

Knowledge and experience with program change/configuration management and associated change boards for processing change requests with retrofit implications

Experience working with and consulting with US Service and FMS customer representatives

Military service at multiple levels of maintenance, logistics, and support of aircraft

Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate complex issues with a variety of stakeholders from highly Technical SMEs to Executive Leadership

Proposal development experience

Must be willing to mentor junior-level team members
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First