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F-16 Aircraft Systems Engineer - Staff

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

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Job ID: 660789BR Date posted: Jan. 31, 2024
Description: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 30,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration.

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah facility. Perform as an integral member of the F-16 System Program Office (SPO) Systems Engineering/Configuration Management team with responsibility to provide support to the F-16 Organic Modification programs for the Air Force.

Responsibilities include:
• Work as a team member of the F-16 System Program Office (SPO) Systems Engineering/Configuration Management team to assist the USAF/EPAF/FMS F-16 Organic Modification (Mod) teams with obtaining Fielding approval for all Organic modifications.
• Create/Maintain an F-16 SPO Program Management Plan (PMP) that should account for sustainment issues identified throughout the lifecycle of the F-16. The purpose of the Fleet Sustainment Program Management Plan (PMP) is to integrate sustainment tasks into a single plan, which is critical to execution of the modification to achieve a successful fielding. Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) issues, Fly to Fail versus Time Change sustainment approaches, Critical Safety Item requirements and other fleet-wide sustainment issues are example of issues that should be addressed.
• Assist with creating a PMP for individual organic modification programs that align with key milestones within the F-16 PMP, identify and quantify the deliverables associated with each event, and identify any associated risks and the appropriate mitigation needed for execution of the modification’s PMP.
• Assist the Organic F-16 modification programs with identifying and addressing any shortfalls of the PMP prior to fielding of the modification.
• Assist with creating an Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element plan/checklist for individual organic modification programs that align with key milestones/elements of the F-16 IPS Element Plan.
• Assist the Organic F-16 modification programs with identifying and addressing any shortfalls of the 12 IPS elements prior to fielding of the modification.
• Create/Maintain F-16 IPS Element Plan and Identify and assess emerging risks.
• Must be a United States citizen and have a Final Secret Security Clearance.

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Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

• Experience with Air Force policies/procedures related to F-16 aircraft maintenance and operations.
• Hands-on experience related to F-16 aircraft systems, modification practices, troubleshooting/malfunction analysis, repair and logistics supply acquisitions.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Experience working multiple projects simultaneously.
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the others:

• Experience with Fighter Program Management Plan (PMP), Systems Engineering Plan (SEP) and/or Configuration Management Plans
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles for Fighter aircraft.
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Aircraft and/or Support Equipment.
• Understanding of Risk Management principles and Fighter Maintenance (Depot/Field) and Supply experience.
Familiarity with the below F-16 Fighter Aircraft Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements:
Product Support Management (PSM), Design Interface, Sustaining Engineering, Supply Support, Maintenance Planning and Management, Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T), Technical Data, Support Equipment, Training and Training Support, Manpower and Personnel, Facilities and Infrastructure, Computer Resources.
• Self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
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: Yes
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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