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The Pilot Flight Equipment Field Engineer for the F-35 Global Sustainment Organization will provide direct support for all scheduled and on condition maintenance and inspections of F-35 pilot flight equipment. The PFE Field Engineer will provide technical support for field sustainment pilot flight equipment back shop operations at Edwards Air Force Base to include SE induction, inspection, assignment, issue, and servicing of F-35 pilot flight equipment assets. The successful candidate will support on-the-job (OJT) evolutions for Netherlands maintenance personnel at Edwards Air Force Base.

Additionally, the candidate selected for this role will be expected to become familiar with the full spectrum of F-35 PFE product line, current operational processes and procedures for field operations sites as well as PFE sustainment operations with the PFE/SE integrated product team. Must be able and willing to adapt to the constantly changing operational characteristics of the F-35 PFE/SE Sustainment operation as program needs mature over time. Work location for this position will Edwards Airforce Base. Job may require flexible work schedule to provide coverage for on-site customer requirements, to include possibility of weekend work requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior Pilot Flight Equipment experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop a positive working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Established track record of meeting or exceeding department performance goals.
• Superior organization and written/verbal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desired Skills:

• Military flight-line ALSS / PFE / AFE / PR maintenance experience.
• Prior experience in conducting OJT for F-35 PFE maintenance actions.
• Familiarity with DoD maintenance manuals.
• Background in military or civilian PFE sustainment operations.
• Proficient in industry standard maintenance practices.
• Experience using engineering drawings and technical data (JTD).
• PFE data management experience.
• Knowledge of industrial and aircraft maintenance safety standards.
• Professional focused on mission success.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,800 - $130,180. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $84,900 - $147,085. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

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

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.