Pilot Subject Matter Expert & Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Experience flying the F-16.
• Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience.
• DoD Active Secret clearance.

Job Description

We are Lockheed Martin. You will be the Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) design engineer to serve in the Pilot Systems Engineering (PSE) group specializing in the F-16 program with opportunities to support 5th Generation and Advanced Development Programs (ADP).

What You Will Be Doing:

• Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations and pilot / human engineering for tactical cockpits.
• Provide pilot SME support in the forms of participation in design review meetings, system test and flight test reviews, customer and program support regarding aircraft capabilities and PVI.
• Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations. This includes authoring and publishing Pilot’s Guides and other contract deliverables describing the enhanced aircraft capabilities.
• From initial design identification to requirements development to beyond product delivery, work closely with engineering system design, system architects, software development teams, system test, and flight operations/flight test (and more) to ensure pilot SME support for product optimization.
• Provide pilot SME guidance to aircraft simulations, Cockpit Review Teams (CRTs, or the like), Tech Order product support, and platform roadmap planning.
• Potentially flying back seat missions

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

What's In It For You

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.

Desired Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Weapons School, Instructor, or Standardization Evaluation pilot experience.
• DoD Top Secret security clearance.

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

Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.