Flight Test Discipline Eng Staff -- Level 4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to refining aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless.
Join us as a Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Flight Test Discipline Engineer Staff -- Level 4 with our legendary Skunk Works® organization. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightning II. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here:
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/aeronautics/skunkworks.html
The selected candidate will initially work under the guidance of the team with the goal of quickly becoming an independent subject matter expert for mission control room operations. They will use their technical experience to develop innovative solutions to highly complex technical problems.
Duties and responsibilities include planning, scheduling and executing flight test missions by:
- Developing and publishing test plans and flight test cards.
- Determining and communicating test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation and flight operation personnel to ensure test article readiness.
- Complying with test safety plans and standard operation procedures.
- Participate in test mission briefings, debriefings and control room operations. Must be able to meet mission qualification requirements.
- Performing real-time and postflight data analysis.
More generally, an Aeronautical Engineer Sr designs, develops, and tests a variety of power plants, aircraft, missiles, and parts, taking into consideration the most efficient use of the natural laws affecting flight. Establishes structural specifications, performs stress analysis, and conducts performance tests.
Some shift, extended hours, weekend work and travel may be required
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. No dual citizenship will be considered.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to maintain a Top-Secret clearance and obtain Special Access Program access
- Proven Flight Test experience
- History in a Mission Control Room with multi-functional test team disciplines
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline
- Experience in a specific discipline. Options include Air Data, Electrical Power Systems (EPS), Flight Control Systems (FLCS), Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), Flying Qualities (FQ), Navigation, Loads; Platform / Ground Hardware, Propulsion, Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Fuel / Hydraulics, Landing Gear, Performance, Flutter, Communications, GVMS, and/or Ground Software. Please include in your cover letter or resume which disciplines, of these noted or otherwise, you have experience or interests in. For example, three years’ experience in Air Data with further interest in Navigation and Communications.
- Successful history of interfacing directly with DoD customers
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, 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 may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.