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Aircraft Field Support Engineer, F-35 - Level 4

Lockheed Martin · Fort Worth, TX · 2 mo ago
OTHR$89k–$166k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics company as an Aircraft Field Service Engineer (FSE) on our Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) team, supporting the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-35 Program at Leeuwarden Air Base, NL.

As a Nose to Tail (NTT) FSE, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Avionics/Mission Systems (MS), with emerging authority in APG/Vehicle Systems (VS) and Supportable Low Observable (SLO)/Structures. The role involves troubleshooting and analysis of MS, VS, or SLO, providing high-level post-sales support and service to customer sites.

You will act as the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) technical interface to the RNLAF on-site Customer (both Operations and Maintenance), resolving issues arising from maintenance and modification activities for the F-35 aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of difficulties experienced in the field.
  • Attend debriefings to aid in rapid identification of emerging issues requiring company intervention to avoid aircraft downtime.
  • Document unusual operation/maintenance problems to identify emerging failure trends.
  • Initiate Action Requests (ARs) and identify unique operational problems requiring technical, procedural, or quality assurance actions.
  • Provide on-site assistance to company and customer personnel initiating ARs.
  • Provide training to customer personnel.
  • Work and interact with maintainers and professional engineers from other F-35 companies as a peer.
  • Support assigned site on aircraft ground maintenance and operational limitations.
  • Provide direct on-site support as requested by the customer, site manager, or program management.
  • Lead and track multiple engineering efforts, providing periodic status updates to the customer and program management.

Some travel is required, including possible deployment to hazardous duty locations. Long-term and aircraft carrier deployments may be required. US Department of Defense (DoD) mandated vaccinations may also be required.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an F-35 Aircraft Field Support Engineer (FSE). Will accept any combination of experience in Avionics/Mission Systems (MS), Vehicle Systems/APG (VS), and/or Low Observable (LO/SLO).
  • Experience with drawing/schematics reading and interpretation.
  • Experience with Engineering tools including PDM, VAS, JEDI, JARVIS, and CRE.
  • Experience with Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) and Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA).
  • Must be able to obtain F-35 Special Program Access.
  • Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be willing and able to work other shifts as needed.
  • Must be able to work and communicate effectively both orally and in writing in a team environment.

Qualifications

  • SLO / LO experience.
  • Technical report writing skills.
  • Knowledge of CATIA & System/Software Engineering Environment (S/SEE).
  • Airframe & Power plant (A&P) license.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Knowledgeable of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous Material (HAZMAT), Training Management System (TMS), Quality, and Security programs.
  • Experience developing work schedules for employees.
  • Ability to work in a flexible schedule environment.
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10).
  • 401(k) match.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Parental Leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Education Assistance.
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (performance-based, not guaranteed).

For Washington state applicants only: Non-represented full-time employees accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) for incidental absences and receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full-time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month, up to 52 hours of sick leave annually, and receive at least 96 hours for holidays.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $89,100.00 - $165,500.00. The salary offered considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and market considerations (work location and business needs).

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