Description:We are Lockheed Martin

Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 25,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.

Flight Test Discipline Engineer (FTDE) for the Test & Evaluation organization in Marietta, GA. Primary duties will be for the AMMM program which consists of the C-130, C-5 and P-3 aircraft. Tasks will include the test planning, test execution, data analysis, and test reporting of lab, aircraft ground and aircraft flight tests. Test responsibilities will include a variety of aircraft and aircraft systems testing but will focus mainly on avionic and mechanical subsystems. Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with other internal organizations, USG customers and International customers in order to develop comprehensive and executable test requirements. The FTDE must be able to transform contractual test requirements, Military standards, FAA regulations and airworthiness criteria into detailed test procedures to ensure that LM is providing a quality and safe product. In collaboration with the Instrumentation Engineer, the FTDE will be required to define the data and instrumentation requirements for testing. Real-time monitoring of data and test execution will be required. This will require flying on test aircraft.
The FTDE must have effective verbal and written communication skills in order to prepare comprehensive test reports and to adequately communicate test results to the customer and other organizations.
Must be able to obtain a secret security clearance.
Overtime, odd shifts, and weekend work will occasionally be required. Travel will be required for many test programs. Travel will be both domestic and international. Travel dates and spans are highly volatile in the flight test environment.

A level 2 employee Typically has 2 - 5 years of professional experience.

** Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. **

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
Basic Qualifications:
* Bachelors' degree from an accredited college.
* Experience with planning, execution, data analysis and reporting of testing on an aircraft and in Avionics Labs
* Experience with aircraft avionic systems and mechanical systems.
* Ability to work effectively with a team.*
Desired Skills:
* Experience/familiarization with C-130J aircraft
* FAA certification testing
* Experience with Mil-Std-1553 data bus formats
* MATLAB
* Microsoft Office/Teams
* Project leadership / Control Account Management
* Earned Value Management
* Must have a personality and demeanor to handle the highly dynamic environment of flight test, including the always-changing dates and priorities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability for frequent travel.
* Ability to acquire and retain Secret Clearance.
* Willingness and capability to fly onboard aircraft and pass an equivalent FAA class 3 medical exam is MANDATORY.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First