Job ID: 693990BR Date posted: May. 19, 2025
Description:F-16 Aircraft Software System Test Engineer (Level 5)

Location: Hill AFB, UT

What You Will Be Doing
Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics at Hill Air Force Base as an experienced F-16 Aircraft Software System Test Engineer. In this strategic role, you’ll serve as a Software/Hardware Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the Ogden Air Logistic Complex software maintenance group, where you will help design, develop, and validate software for the F-16’s Operational Flight Program (OFP) and subsystem flight computers. Your contributions will directly enhance aircraft performance and mission readiness, supporting critical operations that impact national security and global stability.

Key Responsibilities
- Interpret and decompose aircraft and weapons requirements to develop robust test cases and automated test software.

- Develop software applications and engineering packages to improve traditional System Integration Lab (SIL) testing processes.

- Coordinate with cross-functional software and hardware test teams to plan and execute testing across the entire software development lifecycle.

- Create and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and reports in alignment with established development and configuration management processes.

- Conduct integration tests for each aircraft subsystem and perform system-level testing at various stages of development.

- Communicate any anomalies and defects discovered in OFP or Integrated Test Stand (ITS) testing clearly and effectively.

- Participate in Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) and User Group meetings to share insights, document findings, and contribute to continuous improvements.

What’s In It For You
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.

Who You Are
You are a seasoned test engineer with an exceptional grasp of both software and hardware systems. You thrive on breaking down complex requirements into clear, actionable test plans and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams in a fast-paced environment. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, you excel at identifying and resolving system issues, ensuring that every test contributes to the overall excellence and reliability of F-16 aircraft systems.

• This position may require occasional travel.

• Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess a Final Secret Security Clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college

• Experience with problem solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with complex tactical military aircraft Operational Flight Program (OFP) System Integration Lab (SIL) testing.

• Experience managing the effective operations of an aircraft signals correlation laboratory.

• Experience with technical writing, editing, and presenting.

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Desired Skills:
• Knowledge of F-16 aircraft avionics systems including Pilot Vehicle Interfaces (PVI), internal electronic bus structure, and subsystem integration operations.
• Extensive knowledge of F-16 aircraft sub-systems, weapon systems, sensors and how they integrate with on-board computer processors.
• Flight Test Experience.
• Experience working with automated system test procedures and processes.
• Ability to effectively interface with civilian government, DoD, and industry representatives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast paced team environment.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
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: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First