Job ID: 725528BR Date posted: Apr. 22, 2026
Description:Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine.

Who We Are
Our products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 25,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.

What You Will Be Doing

Test Engineer:
The F-35 Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE) organization hiring three level E2 positions. These positions directly support the F-35 Factory Production line, which is a 24/7 operation. These positions are located at a facility that requires special access and require clearance as indicated below. These positions are 100% on site.

Must be able to work the schedules indicated. Schedules will be discussed during interviews.

2nd shift Mon-Fri (1 position)
3rd shift for either 4x10B Tues-Fri or 5x40 Mon-Fri (1 position)
The engineer must possess either broad Vehicle Systems expertise, including Power and Thermal Management, Hydraulic and Utility Actuation, Fuel, Electrical Systems and related domains. In addition, these individuals will assist with deployment of MTE computerized test equipment on the Integrated Factory Framework (IFF) LMI network. These positions require Interim Secret clearance or Secret Clearance to start.

3x12 Extended Day Shift, Fri-Sun (1 position):
The engineer must possess broad Mission Systems expertise, including Integrated Core Processing, Electronic Warfare (EW), Communication and Navigation Identification (CNI), Radar, Panoramic Cockpit and Helmet Displays, OFP loading, Weapons, Prognostics & Health Management (PHM), Flight Controls, coaxial cable, fiber optics, electrical wiring, and related domains. This position requires Secret clearance to start.

Responsibilities for MTEs include:
• Supporting Factory Operations from Forward through Final Assembly with system testing and troubleshooting dispositions.
• Working as part of a larger team responsible for the testing of all F-35 Aircraft Systems & Sub-Systems
• Test equipment design, development, test maintenance and training for users of test equipment
• Authoring & maintaining complex System Checkout Procedures (SCOPs) for use by Production Operations.
• Working with other MTEs and Enterprise IT to deploy MTE computerized systems on the Integrated Factory Framework LMI network.

What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend!

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.

Fort Worth, TX
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Basic Qualifications:
• Working-level experience with LM Tools including SFM, PDM, JEDI, JDL and Microsoft Office
• F-35 vehicle and electrical systems experience and willingness to learn new skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required to communicate with peers, internal and external customers, management, and production technicians daily.
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a STEM discipline
• Able to successfully participate in a fast-paced test environment & make difficult decisions under pressure.
• Able to learn quickly, enjoy challenges, work independently & as part of a team.
• Programming, IT or network experience
• Computer hardware maintenance and repair
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: 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 employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available