Flight Test Control Engineer (level 3)

Lockheed Martin
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Job Details

  • Location: Patuxent River, MD, 20670
  • Date Posted: 2026-04-21
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Category: Aerospace Engineers
  • Req Number: 725305BR
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Description

Job Description:

We are Lockheed Martin

Second Shift Flight Test Control Engineer for Navy & Marine F-35 test aircraft at Patuxent River NAS, Maryland. The successful applicant will provide Flight Test Ground and Operations engineering support. Tasks will include coordination and implementation of pre-flight and post-flight activities to ensure aircraft's test readiness including issuance and closure of documentation relating to work performed on the aircraft as well as coordination of aircraft modifications. Position is responsible for control and tracking of aircraft configuration, coordinating and staging of support equipment, and coordinating with other organizations associated with test readiness. This position will act as the principal focal point between maintenance and engineering personnel. The ability to interface with all levels of project management is desired.

**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
EngineeringAeronautics


What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Qualifications:

- Prior Flight Test and aircraft ground test experience
- Experience working with Aircraft Systems and/or Maintenance/Modification Procedures
- Control and tracking of aircraft configuration experience
- Must be willing to work second shift