Avionics Field Engineer - Advanced Programs - Level 3
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine
This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program and will be based out of Palmdale, CA. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheeds Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customers most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightening II.
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https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/aeronautics/skunkworks.html
As an on-aircraft Avionics Technician, this person will be an integral member of the technical interface team, supporting the on-site Customer, resolving issues arising from operations and / or maintenance activities. Accomplish fault analysis and resolution of avionics system and subsystem discrepancies experienced in the field. Attend debriefings, as required, to aid in the rapid identification of emerging issues. Document operational / maintenance problems, even if they are resolved on-site, to ensure that the company is apprised of and can identify failure trends. Will be required to operate, service and maintain support equipment.
Identify unique operational problems that require technical, procedural, or quality assurance actions to resolve. Provide training, as requested, to customer personnel. Candidate must have comprehensive on-aircraft avionics systems background / experience. Must be able to work with and interact with the customer as well as program engineers.
The selected candidate must be able to work and communicate well, both orally and written, in a team environment as this position involves significant and continued interface with customer personnel at all levels. Manage and track multiple engineering and logistics support activities, providing periodic status to customer and program management.
The selected candidate must be willing to travel to and work in austere remote locations and accept assignment to locations for which selected, to support customer requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport, accept customer furnished quarters and comply with mobility requirements such as chemical warfare training and receive applicable vaccinations, as well as pass an a overseas physical.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located in a facility that requires special access. In addition, the selected candidate will be subjected to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The candidate must agree to and successfully pass a polygraph examination. A current Top Secret clearance with a background investigation in the last 6 years is required.
*Must be willing to travel, work any shift, weekends and holidays to meet customer requirements.
What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-herebenefits Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Basic Qualifications:
- Customer interface experience in a field environment
- Experience with troubleshooting and repair of on-aircraft Avionics systems
- Active Top Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
- 5 YEARS of on-aircraft Avionics systems troubleshooting and repair background
- Cost, Schedule and Quality management supporting MRO activities
- Technical report writing
- Experience operating / maintaining support equipment
- Bachelors degree in a technical discipline is desired
- Project management experience
- Good oral and written communication skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available
- 5 YEARS of on-aircraft Avionics systems troubleshooting and repair background
- Cost, Schedule and Quality management supporting MRO activities
- Technical report writing
- Experience operating / maintaining support equipment
- Bachelors degree in a technical discipline is desired
- Project management experience
- Good oral and written communication skills
Job Ident #:
60689677984
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