Pilot Subject Matter Expert and Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer

Fort Worth, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Development Programs

relocation assistance possible

Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company committed to innovation and excellence. With decades of experience delivering cutting-edge solutions, Lockheed Martin plays a critical role in the development and support of advanced military aircraft and systems. The company is recognized for its dedication to customer success, technological leadership, and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that empowers employees to grow and achieve their full potential. Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics Company business unit focuses on the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced military aircraft and related technologies, offering employees robust career opportunities in... Show More

Job Requirements

Must be a US citizen
Experience flying the F-16
Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience
DoD Active Secret clearance
Ability to participate in design review meetings and flight test reviews
Capacity to produce technical documentation for contract deliverables
Willingness to potentially fly back seat missions
Ability to work onsite at Fort Worth, TX
Clear understanding of advanced fighter operations
Strong communication skills
Compliance with facility special access requirements

Job Qualifications

Experience flying the F-16
Demonstrated aviation and technology expertise such as a technical degree or technology development/test experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Weapons School, Instructor, or Standardization Evaluation pilot experience
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of advanced fighter flying skills and mission systems
Experience authoring technical documents and pilot guides

Job Duties

Research and design of innovative pilot vehicle interface mechanizations and pilot/human engineering for tactical cockpits
Provide pilot subject matter expert support including participation in design review meetings, system test and flight test reviews, and customer/program support regarding aircraft capabilities and pilot vehicle interface
Collaborate with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document pilot vehicle interface mechanizations
Author and publish Pilot’s Guides and other contract deliverables describing enhanced aircraft capabilities
Work closely with engineering system design, system architects, software development teams, system test, and flight operations/flight test to ensure pilot SME support for product optimization
Provide pilot SME guidance to aircraft simulations, cockpit review teams, technical order product support, and platform roadmap planning
Potentially participate in back seat flight missions to gain operational insight

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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