Senior Modification Retrofit Engineer, F-35 - Level 3
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 3 years or greater professional experience
Must be a US Citizen – Work location requires special access.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position is for an F-35 Modification Retrofit Engineer (MRE) supporting Modification Upgrades and Overhaul’s (MUO) 5th Generation Planning and Integration team.
Candidate will act as the F-35 MUO Modification Retrofit Engineer (MRE) at Fort Worth, TX.
Primary task is to support change requests for first aircraft installation of F-35 modifications during prototype/verification/validation events.
Candidate should possess solid background in F-35 structural, Vehicle and Mission System functionality and operation.
Will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) leading the coordination and execution of the modification events that support the Depot Flow Plan (DFP).
- Perform analysis of engineering drawings, process specifications, modification kits parts lists, and required supplemental data, to support the modification/retrofit as defined by the Time Compliance Technical Directives (TCTD).
- Direct coordination with site senior leadership, government Lightening Support Team (LST), Material Review Board (MRB), and Joint Program Office (JPO) representatives to capture deficiencies within all artifacts supporting the specific modification.
- Compile post verification findings to develop government verification certification form documentation.
- Lead Modification Technical Reviews and event "kickoffs" with site senior leadership, Joint Program Office (JPO), LST, and Lockheed Martin onsite representatives.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and quality are required.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a process improvement-oriented mindset.
Superior interpersonal skills are required to enable effective interaction with seniors and peers while promoting an F-35 “Joint Team” environment.
Flexibility working with a diverse customer base is a key for success.
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.
Desired Skills
- Familiarity with F-35 airframe, system maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with F-35 engineering and logistics systems like that of; PDM - Product Data Manager, JDL -JSF Data Library, VAS-Visual Augmentation System, ATLAS-Advanced Technical Logistics Applications System, Joint Electrical Design Installation (JEDI), Service Flo.
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and process specifications.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Prior military service at multiple levels of fighter aircraft maintenance, logistics, and support.
- Superior interpersonal skills to enable effective interaction with senior leadership, customers and peers promoting and F-35 Joint Team environment.
- Must be able to work overtime and willing to travel, as required, to support global verification/proofing events and other F-35 Fleet Modification activities as required.
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
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.