Job Description
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) design engineer to serve in the Pilot Systems Engineering (PSE) group specializing in 5th Generation and Advanced Development Programs (ADP). This is a non-flying position.
This individual will be tasked with:
• Research, design, and construct innovative PVI mechanization mockups for tactical cockpits and presenting them to a customer for feedback.
• Research, design, simulate, and refine PVI solutions for controls and displays, sensors, weapons, and air vehicle subsystems.
• Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations.
• Provide Pilot SME support to brief and train test pilots, production pilots and training systems engineers and pilots on aircraft capabilities and PVI.
The candidate will be expected to:
• Have a high-level knowledge of platforms such as 4th and 5th Gen fighters, ISR aircraft, tactical airlift, and other advanced manned and unmanned platforms requiring an understanding of mission systems, capability gaps, and basic concepts of employment in realistic combat environments.
• Assist in the support of studies relating to aircraft operations and will be expected to apply subject matter expertise.
• Work closely with customers through engineering design reviews, Cockpit Working Groups (CWGs), aircraft simulations and product test.
Basic Qualifications
- Recent DoD tactical aircraft operational and/or training experience in modern military unmanned aircraft as a pilot or aircrew.
- Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience.
- DoD Active Secret clearance.
Desired Skills
- Experience with low observable manned or unmanned aircraft as a pilot/aircrew.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team.
- Weapons School and/or Instructor pilot experience.
- DoD Top Secret security clearance.
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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.