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Pilot Subject Matter Expert and Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer

Pilot Subject Matter Expert and Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer

Clearance JobsFort Worth, TX, US
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Pilot Subject Matter Expert (SME) And Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI) Design Engineer

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 the F-16 program with opportunities to support 5th Generation and Advanced Development Programs (ADP).

As the Pilot Subject Matter Expert your responsibilities will include :

  • Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations and pilot / human engineering for tactical cockpits.
  • Provide pilot SME support in the forms of participation in design review meetings, system test and flight test reviews, customer and program support regarding aircraft capabilities and PVI.
  • Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations. This includes authoring and publishing Pilot's Guides and other contract deliverables describing the enhanced aircraft capabilities.

You will be expected to :

  • Have a high-level knowledge of 4th Generation fighters, requiring an understanding of advanced fighter flying skills, mission systems, mission capabilities and gaps for potential growth, and basic concepts of employment in realistic combat environments.
  • From initial design identification to requirements development to beyond product delivery, work closely with engineering system design, system architects, software development teams, system test, and flight operations / flight test (and more) to ensure pilot SME support for product optimization.
  • Provide pilot SME guidance to aircraft simulations, Cockpit Review Teams (CRTs, or the like), Tech Order product support, and platform roadmap planning.
  • Potentially flying back seat missions

    • Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

    Basic Qualifications :

  • Experience flying the F-16.
  • Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development / test experience.
  • DoD Active Secret clearance.

    • Desired Skills :

  • Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team.
  • Weapons School, Instructor, or Standardization Evaluation pilot experience.
  • DoD Top Secret security clearance.

    • Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level : Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years.

    Other Important Information You Should Know :

    Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

    Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

    Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

    Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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    Subject Matter Expert • Fort Worth, TX, US