Flight Test Engineer Level 2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Flight Test Engineer supporting the F-35B and F-35C aircraft as a Test Conductor within the F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF), NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Position will work with military, contractor, and civil service personnel as members of the flight test team. Overtime, non-standard shifts, and weekend work will be required.
In this role you will:
- Develop and publish test plans and flight test cards
- Determine and communicate aircraft test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, and flight operations personnel to ensure aircraft readiness
- Comply with published test safety plans and standard operating procedures
- Conduct test missions and perform test mission briefings and debriefings, after meeting qualification requirements
- Evaluate results from flight activities and incorporate "lessons learned" into future test activities
The successful candidate will have a general understanding of aircraft capabilities and/or flight test techniques with some engineering experience and proficiency in MS Office tools. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering major
- 2 years professional experience OR no experience with a related Masters degree
- General understanding of aircraft capabilities and/or flight test techniques
- Proficient in MS Office tools
Desired Skills
- Understanding of aircraft capabilities and test techniques for modern fighter aircraft
- Prior flight test program experience including real-time mission conduct
- Demonstrated advanced communication and coordination skills
- Experience with and understanding of the principles of situational awareness and crew resource management
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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.