Flight Simulator System Integration & Test Engineer Staff

DescriptionWe specialize in Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) that provide advanced capabilities to serve the defense industry. Our RMS Training and Logistic Solutions (TLS) are designed to meet the unique needs of our customers, offering unparalleled performance, reliability, and versatility. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire system lifecycle, from design and development to deployment and maintenance. With a focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering RMS solutions that exceed expectations and set new standards for performance and reliability.The WorkThis position is for a level 4 Software Integration Lead on the System Integration/Test Engineer (SI/TE) team within Production Operations for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Pilot Training Device (PTD) product line of flight simulators, including the Full Mission Simulator (FMS), the Modified Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MMRT), the Deployable Mission Rehearsal Trainer (DMRT), and various testbed devices for software development. We integrate deliverable hardware and deliverable software during production testing in our Orlando facility and then deliver the advanced Pilot Training Devices to our customers at their US and international locations. We take pride in our work because we know that pilots gain proficiency in our flight simulators that directly translates to effectiveness when they operate the F-35 aircraft in real-world tactical situations.Specific ResponsibilitiesIntegrates hardware and software to create deliverable systems.Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems.Creates manufacturing test procedures of repeatable processes to efficiently configure hardware and network settings based upon system integration documents for execution by test technicians.Within 6 months of start date, expected to travel to US and International customer sites to install and test F-35 Pilot Training Devices. Will eventually serve as the program's project manager to lead site installs.Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices at Orlando and at customer sites.Who We AreOur functional group, the Production Operations SI/TE team, is composed of professionals with a common purpose to provide the pilots of the United States and our Allies with high quality pilot training devices. We are the conduit between development engineers who integrate new capabilities into subsystems and the remainder of our Production Operations organization who create high quality products in repeatable processes. We have a unique role that gains expertise in both deployable hardware and deployable software.Who You AreAs a Production Operations Test Engineer, you understand the interoperability of subsystems within the system that you produce. While development engineers may know their subsystem better you, no one on the program knows the entire system better than you. Government customers, program managers, and other engineers come to you when they need a holistic assessment. You are curious and maybe a bit of a tinkerer, but you know how to focus your efforts to provide a high-quality product that is on time and within budget.Basic QualificationsAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.Ability to travel to US and international sites for customer installs.Experience with installation, administration, and configuration of Windows and Linux OS's (RHEL, SLES [SUSE]).Experience in troubleshooting, security, backup, disaster recovery, and performance monitoring of networked systems.Experience with computer rack cabling, hard drive cloning, installing software licenses, IP configuration, performing firmware updates, and system hardening.Expert in hardware (servers, switches, I/O modules, & interface panels) and software (Linux OS, Windows OS, & VMware); who correctly identifies unexpected test results as hardware induced or software induced errors.Desired SkillsExcellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) and able to communicate effectively with external customer and internal leadership about technical status/issues.Possess a current CompTIA Security + Certification.Current approval to access JSF Special Access Programs.Experience scheduling staffing for multiple simultaneous projects.Familiarity with JIRA/Confluence Atlassian web-based tools.Ability to analyze complex designs & create test solutions that optimize quality/cost/schedule variables.Security Clearance StatementThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: SecretSchedule4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekEqual Opportunity EmployerLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr