Standard Job Description
You will be the Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) design engineer to serve in the Pilot Systems Engineering (PSE) group specializing in C-130 aircraft. This is a non-flying position.
As the Pilot Subject Matter Expert, your responsibilities will include:
• Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations for C-130 aircraft.
• Research, design, simulate, and refine PVI solutions for controls and displays, sensors, communications / datalinks, and air vehicle subsystems.
• Work with aircrews, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI designs.
• Provide SME support to brief and train test crews, production aircrew and training systems engineers and aircrews on aircraft capabilities and PVI.
You will be expected to:
• Have a high-level knowledge of air mobility / tactical airlift platforms requiring an understanding of mission systems, capability gaps, and basic concepts of employment in realistic operational environments.
• Assist in the support of studies relating to aircraft operations and will be expected to apply subject matter expertise.
• Work closely with engineers, aircrew, and customers through engineering design reviews, design documentation, Crew Station Working Groups (CSWGs), aircraft simulations, and product test and training.
Travel: Up to 25% travel to customer and/or supplier sites
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen (facility requires special access)
Location: This position is in Marietta, GA, work on-site full-time
Basic Qualifications
• Recent DoD heavy / bomber / tanker / transport aircraft operational and/or training experience as a pilot or navigator.
• Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical or aviation human factors degree.
• DoD Active Secret clearance.
Desired Skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team.
• Developmental or Operational Test (DT/OT), Weapons School, and/or Instructor pilot experience.
• DoD Top Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148300.00 - $275500.00
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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.