Lockheed Pilot Jobs in Los Angeles, CA (NOW HIRING)

Standard Job Description
You will be the UAS Pilot - Skunk Works for the which is responsible for advanced unmanned aircraft development and testing.
What You Will Be Doing
As the UAS Pilot - Skunk Works you will be responsible for providing expert flight-operations support for experimental, engineering, and production-acceptance flight tests of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning, executing, and evaluating flight-test missions to ensure compliance with specifications and operational suitability.
- Delivering classroom, ground, and flight training for customer aircrew and support academic instruction.
- Performing technical and mission planning, systems integration, and real-time troubleshooting during flight operations.
- Providing avionics expertise and guidance to engineering, design, development, and marketing teams.
- Analyzing test data and recommending improvements to Human-Machine Interface and ground-station functionality.
What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to pursue challenging missions, work hard, and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a decisive, collaborative aviator with a strong technical background and a proven record of executing complex flight-test programs. You thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments and excel at translating technical data into actionable insights. Your ability to mentor and train aircrew, coupled with a focus on safety and mission success, makes you an ideal fit for this critical role.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility to start.
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Basic Qualifications
• 8+ Years Experience operating large UAS under DoD instruction/regulations w/500 hours minimum PIC time.
• Experience in flight testing with the ability to work with engineering to develop solutions to integration issues and to bridge our customers with the LM engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of military publications and understanding of NAS/ICAO requirements for large UAS operations.
• In-depth knowledge/understanding of aircraft survivability strategies and tactics.
• Current Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain program access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Desired Skills
• Advanced UAS Operations: Experience with integration, operation and ground control of various UAS platforms.
• Graduate of a formal Test Pilot School.
• Current or demonstrated experience as an instructor from any DoD Branch.
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to brief test results to executive leadership.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00
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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.