Field Support Engineer Field Trainer Staff, F - 35 Program (level 4)

Field Support Engineer (FSE) Field Training SME

Join our team as a Field Support Engineer (FSE) Field Training SME for the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics F-35 FSE Core team. The successful candidate will provide continuous nose-to-tail FSE training and FSE subject matter expertise to Aeronautics Field Sustainment FSEs. The FSE Field Trainer will be responsible for onsite field training material development/documentation, sustainment/upkeep, and facilitate training events to ensure Lockheed Martin FSEs are proficient in resolving issues arising from maintenance or modification activities for all matters dealing with the F-35 aircraft. The preferred candidate should have an accomplished background as an F-35 Field Support Engineer with troubleshooting and analysis of aircraft Vehicle Systems/Mission Systems problems. The FSE Field trainer will need to stay apprised of field issues and adjust onsite FSE training tactics accordingly. Must be able to work independently to determine and develop solutions with limited direction.

Frequent travel required - in both the Continental United States (CONUS) & Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) to include hazardous duty locations, for support of FSE training progression and FSE backfill. Long term deployments may be required. US Department of Defense (DoD) mandated vaccinations may be required. Other responsibilities include:

• Accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of difficulties experienced in the field.
• Attend debriefings, to aid in the rapid identification of emerging issues that require company intervention to avoid aircraft downtime.
• Document all unusual operational / maintenance problems to ensure the company is apprised of and can identify emerging failure trends.
• Initiate Action Requests (ARs). Identifying unique operational problems that require technical, procedural, or quality assurance actions to resolve.
• Provide on-site assistance to company and Customer personnel initiating ARs.
• Provide training to Customer personnel.
• Must be able to work with and interact with the maintainer as well as the professional engineers from other F-35 companies as a peer.
• Applicant must be able to work and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment.
• Must be a US Citizen. The position is located at a facility that will require special access. Must be able to obtain F-35 Special Program Access. Candidate must have an active Secret Security Clearance.

You are a proactive self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. You thrive in a role where you are committed to developing team members' skills and careers through guidance and support. You excel in virtual communication, using tools and platforms to maintain clear and open lines of communication with team members and stakeholders.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. 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 dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience serving as an onsite F-35 Field Support Engineer with Vehicle Systems/Avionics-Mission Systems
• Technical writing skills
• Training experience (formal or informal)
• Extensive background in drawing/schematic reading and interpretation
• Experience with engineering tools to include, but not limited to FSE Vision, PDM, VAS, JEDI, JARVIS, and CRE.
• Fault isolation and problem analysis experience at the sub-system level
• Final Transferable Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills:

• Currently a FSE supporting AFS Onsite Customer
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college
• Experience in US Air Force or USN/USMC operations
• Knowledge of CATIA and System/Software Engineering Environment (S/SEE)
• International customer experience a plus
• Contributed to development of training material
• Managed or Lead a team of onsite F-35 FSEs

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
• 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 $95,000 - $167,440. 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. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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