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F-22 Avionics Field Service Engineer (Level 3)

Langley Field, Virginia & Additional Locations

Langley Field, Virginia; Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 709409BR Date posted: Nov. 05, 2025
Description:

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment team as an F-22 Avionics Field Service Engineer (FSE) where you will provide critical support--with primary emphasis on Avionics systems to sustain assigned aircraft for operational requirements.

What You Will Be Doing
• Effectively communicate directly with F-22 maintainers, pilots, on-site LM team, and engineering authorities to resolve complex issues.
• Use technical skills to assist and guide Air Force (AF) technicians and pilots to improve F-22 procedures & degraded systems.
• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve anomalies across multiple aircraft systems primarily categorized into Avionics, Low-Observable, and Airplane General (APG) areas of the F-22.
• Demonstrate ability to grasp complex/technical details beyond core knowledge area.
• Must be world-wide deployable and willing/able to deploy with the Langley F-22 customer to any location (with minimal notice), including austere locations, for extended periods of time (6 months or longer).
• Be willing/able to work any shift, any day, at any time, to include weekends and holidays, as necessary, to support customer operational objectives. This position will work rotating shifts as directed to mitigate gaps.
• Resolve issues arising from operations and/or maintenance activities for all matters involving F-22 aircraft systems/subsystems performance, with specific expertise in F-22 Avionic Systems.
• Accomplish in-depth troubleshooting and analysis of F-22 Weapon System difficulties experienced at the assigned/deployed location.
• Attend briefings/debriefings as required, to aid in the rapid identification of emerging issues requiring company/industry partner intervention.
• Document all unusual operational/maintenance problems, to ensure company and industry partners are apprised of emerging system degradation/failure trends.
• Initiate Action Requests (ARs) to identify unique operational/technical problems which require technical, procedural, or quality assurance actions to resolve.
• Provide on-site assistance to AF personnel initiating Deficiency Reports (DRs) and/or Technical Order Deficiency Reports (TODCRs).
• Must be able to work and interact with logistics/operational communities, as well as multiple professional engineers across the F-22 industry.
• Work closely with Langley Wing Avionics Manager to support Avionics Fleet Health improvement initiatives.
• Must be willing/able to: receive immunizations, meet/satisfy required medical & training readiness prerequisites for deployment as determined by DOD/USAF agencies, to include vaccinations as directed by Executive Orders and public law
• Must be able to wear Mission-Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) chemical protection ensemble.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess at minimum an Interim Secret Clearance.

Who You Are
You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals.

You are dedicated to streamlining processes and eliminating waste, continually seeking ways to improve operational efficiency and maximize value.

You excel in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and maintaining focus under tight deadlines.

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.

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.

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

• Must possess a current Secret clearance.
• Must have 5 years F-22 aircraft maintenance experience in Avionics-core specialty work.
• Must be proficient with the Diagnostics Health Management (DHM) System.
• Proficiency in reading wiring schematics.
• Must be an expert in navigating F-22 Technical Order Directives (TOD).
• Must have experience with the F-22 Fault Reporting Code (FRC) architecture.
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
• Possess current F-22 Program clearance and Program access.
• Proficiency in synchronizing wiring schematics and part numbers for Supply requisitioning
• Possess current ServiceFlo Action Request (AR) “Create” privileges
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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: Logistics
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available

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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

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  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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