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Standard Job Description Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT. Airworthiness Engineer Staff - F35 Airworthiness (AW) Team You will serve as a key Airworthiness Engineer within the F35 Airworthiness Team, responsible for ensuring the safety, certification, and ongoing compliance of the F35 program.

In this role, you'll help shape the engineering rigor that enables our fighter platforms to meet demanding military aviation airworthiness standards. What You Will Be Doing As an Airworthiness Engineer Staff, you will help define and uphold the technical foundation that supports certification, engineering discipline, and flight safety across multiple platforms. Your responsibilities will include: Developing, interpreting, and maintaining airworthiness engineering requirements that establish the certification basis for the F35 and other fighter platforms Ensuring continuous compliance with DoD, Service, and applicable FAA airworthiness policies and regulations, and updating internal processes as standards evolve Evaluating design, development, test, and qualification artifacts to verify conformity with airworthiness criteria, identifying gaps, and driving corrective actions Supporting airworthiness certification activities for the F35 development, production, sustainment, and retrofit Managing airworthiness artifacts and data throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and accessibility to support engineering and certification needs Collaborating with engineering, safety, test, and program leadership to ensure airworthiness considerations are integrated early and consistently across the program Who You Are You are a collaborative, detailoriented engineer with proven experience in airworthiness, systems engineering, or aerospace certification.

You have strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of engineering rigor, and a passion for driving continuous improvement. You excel in complex, crossfunctional environments and are motivated by delivering safe, compliant, and highperforming systems. You thrive in roles with significant impact and are eager to contribute to the success of advanced fighter aircraft programs.

Basic Qualifications Bachelors in Engineering (i.e. Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) Experience in aerospace airworthiness, certification, or related regulatory fields Proven experience leading a team of technical professionals Desired Skills Demonstrated success managing complex, multidisciplinary projects in a governmentcontract environment Direct experience with advanced fighter aircraft airworthiness programs Familiarity with Program Office (PO processes and government certification requirements) Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related discipline Strong analytical and businessacumen skills; ability to interpret technical data and translate it into actionable plans Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities; adept at fostering collaboration across functional areas Ability to work autonomously, prioritize competing demands, and deliver superior results under tight deadlines Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00 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.