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Joint Strike Fighter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$131K - $243K/yr

The TDE is used on all training variants of the Joint Strike Fighter (F35A/F-35B/F-35C). The right candidate will already have experience in the F-35 GSE or Training product line as well as relevant ...

F-35 WIPT Software Integration Engineer

Eglin, FL · On-site

$95K - $127K/yr

Weapon System Software Integration Engineer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, Joint Program Office, Weapons Integration Product Team (WIPT) providing software engineering support for ...

The IR/RF Systems Technologies Division conducts research and development for pyrotechnic and countermeasure devices in support of the Navy, Air Force, Army and Joint Strike Fighter. The primary ...

The IR/RF Systems Technologies Division conducts research and development for pyrotechnic and countermeasure devices in support of the Navy, Air Force, Army and Joint Strike Fighter. The primary ...

Administrative Assistant

Arlington, VA · On-site

$20.50 - $27.75/hr

This position will be on-site contractor team supporting the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program Office Headquarters Executive Staff needs a courier/escort/administrative assistant to provide ...

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How much do joint strike fighter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for joint strike fighter in the United States is $19.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a joint strike fighter?

A Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) job typically involves working on the F-35 Lightning II program, a multi-role stealth aircraft developed for multiple branches of the military. Roles in this field can range from engineering and maintenance to logistics, program management, and cybersecurity. Professionals in JSF jobs support aircraft development, testing, production, and sustainment. These roles are often found within defense contractors, government agencies, or military organizations.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a joint strike fighter pilot?

As a Joint Strike Fighter pilot, your daily responsibilities may include flight planning, mission briefings, training exercises, and actual flight operations that involve handling the world's most advanced multirole combat aircraft. You will regularly collaborate with ground crew, intelligence officers, and other pilots to ensure mission readiness and effectiveness. Ongoing simulator training and skills development are standard parts of the job, given the evolving technology and tactics used with this platform. Teamwork, adaptability, and constant communication are integral to coordinate complex missions and maintain the highest levels of operational safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the joint strike fighter position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Joint Strike Fighter pilot, you need advanced aviation skills, strong cognitive abilities, and a military background with requisite flight training. Proficiency in operating cutting-edge avionics, weapons systems, and navigation technology—often supported by military certifications and extensive simulator training—is essential. Superior decision-making, situational awareness, and teamwork are crucial soft skills for success in this demanding role. These abilities ensure mission effectiveness, safety, and seamless integration within multidisciplinary defense teams.

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Infographic showing various Joint Strike Fighter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,236 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


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Job description

Standard Job Description Job Description : What We're Doing Do you want to be part of the team that provides training systems for the world's most advanced aircraft - F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Do you enjoy a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Join Lockheed Martin's dynamic team working on the cutting edge of aerospace technology.

We provide training systems for the world's most advanced aircraft, including the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. At Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS) Integrated Engineering, we are dedicated to transforming sustainment and training solutions to ensure our customers' mission success. Our focus lies in fostering a culture of speed, agility, affordability, and innovation through disruptive technologies.

We are committed to building a talented team that can reimagine the future of mission readiness. The Work As a key member of our Software Engineering team, you will: Plan, conduct, and coordinate software development activities. Design, develop, document, test, and debug software that solves business/mission problems using logical and mathematical methods.

Apply established standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Translate high level requirements into detailed software specifications and design documents. Design, code, and unit test C/C++ components for real time or safety critical applications.

Develop and execute test plans (unit, integration, system verification) and record results. Participate in all SDLC phases: requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, integration, verification, and hand off to production. Identify and correct program errors; create clear operating instructions and comprehensive development documentation.

Analyze system capabilities to clarify program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensure all software deliverables meet required quality and compliance standards. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice This position requires a candidate who is a U.S

Citizen and has the ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance prior to start. The role is located at a facility that requires special access. Why Join Us Join us if you are passionate about saving lives through mission readiness.

Be a part of a team that values speed, agility, affordability, and disruptive technologies. If you are excited about transforming sustainment and training solutions and working with a talented team to reimagine the future, we invite you to contribute your leadership skills and technical expertise to our mission. In addition to F-35, we are seeking a highly skilled professionals to join our team at Air and Commercial Solutions (ACS), a leading provider of advanced training solutions for military and commercial customers.

As a key player in our organization, you will be responsible for supporting various programs, including F-16, Black Hawk, and C-130J, as well as developing and implementing advanced training technologies such as Prepar3D and Augmented Reality Systems. If you have a passion for innovative training solutions and a background in a related field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced training solutions for military and commercial customers. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of software engineering experience.

Experience with C/C++ for real time or safety critical systems. Proficiency with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl. Proven experience using Git (branching, merging, pull request workflow) and GitLab for source code management, pipeline creation, and CI/CD of builds and automated tests.

Ability to produce detailed specifications, design documents, and test documentation. Familiarity with version control best practices and continuous integration/continuous delivery processes. Desired Skills Hands on experience in Scrum or Kanban environments; daily use of Jira, Confluence, and GitLab issue boards for sprint planning, backlog grooming, and status reporting Unix/Linux experience, as applied to Software Development.

Experience debugging and sustaining software intended to run on multi-process/multi-threaded systems. Development or integration of simulation software (e.g., flight dynamics, sensor models) with emphasis on C/C++ code and scripted simulation environments Experience with Avionics, Electronic Warfare (EW), or Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) - either on actual hardware or in a simulated environment - demonstrating familiarity with aerospace data buses (ARINC, MIL STD 1553, CAN, Ethernet/IP) and timing constraints Experience with automated compilation, static analysis (e.g., Coverity, SonarQube), unit test execution, and deployment to HIL or simulation targets Experience developing scripts for build/test orchestration, data collection, and result analysis; creation of custom utilities to support developers and testers Active Secret Security clearance or higher. Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00 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.


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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

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Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912