Job Description
Job Title:  Test Engineer Sr - E3
Posting Start Date:  10/20/26

Standard Job Description

What You Will Be Doing

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Test Engineer (MTE) Sr to join our Fort Worth F-35 Delivery Operations Flight Line Team. As a 2nd shift MTE, you will play a critical role in supporting all phases of Delivery Operations. The candidate will be expected to participate in all MTE activities across Delivery Operations to include AFF Operations, ATF Operations, Weight & Balance, Fuel Operations, Ground Ops, Flight Ops, and DD-250 Prep/Ferry Ops while operating in a dynamic environment with changing priorities based on aircraft status, pilot availability, and weather. This position will be on second shift, supporting Monday - Thursday (4x10A). Ability to work weekends and secret security clearance required. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice



What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! 

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, <a href=https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-here#benefits>Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.</a>

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Fort Worth, TX

This position is in Fort Worth, TX<br><a href="https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/locations/texas.html?utm_campaign=aero&utm_term=texascareerspage&utm_source=organic&utm_content=jobdescription#Fort%20Worth">Discover Fort Worth.</a>

 

 

Basic Qualifications

  • F-35 Mission Systems knowledge / experience
  • Experience working in a flight line environment 

Desired Skills

  • STEM related Bachelor's degree
  • 5th Generation Fighter aircraft troubleshooting experience
  • Experience with Test Equipment
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with technical support teams, build teams, and internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify constraints and opportunities for internal and external customers, and the ability to mitigate or capture each respectively.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.