Flight Test Engineer Level 3
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 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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Flight Test Engineer supporting the F-35B and F-35C aircraft within the F-35 Integrated Test Force, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland. Position will work with military, contractor, and civil service personnel as members of the flight test team.
Duties and responsibilities include planning, scheduling, and executing flight test mission requirements by:
- Developing and publishing test plans and flight test cards
- Determining and communicating aircraft test requirements and configuration to responsible engineering, maintenance, instrumentation, and flight operations personnel to ensure aircraft readiness
- Complying with published test safety plans and standard operating procedures
- Conducting test missions and performing mission briefs and debriefs
- Evaluating results from flight activities and incorporating “lessons learned” into future test activities
**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
EngineeringAeronautics
What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Work/life balance
- Career development
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited college in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
Desired Skills
- Demonstrated advanced communication and coordination skills
- Knowledge of test techniques for modern fighter aircraft
- Experience with and understanding the principals of Situational Awareness and Crew Resource Management
• Ability to obtain a Secret security Clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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.