VATS / Fighter Operations SME / J-NEEO / Nellis AFB

**Description:** **WHO WE ARE** Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry/. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting/-edge technology and engineering/. **WHAT WE'RE DOING** At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world/-class team of professionals/. Our mission/-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world/. **THE WORK** At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are driven by innovation and integrity/. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee/. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education/. Come and experience your future/! Position Assignment: Fighter Pilot Subject Matter Expert /(SME/) supporting J/-NEEO at Nellis AFB/. Lockheed Martin is seeking a Flight Simulation Trainer to serve as a Pilot and Subject Matter Expert /(SME/) as a member of the Modeling, Simulation, and Training team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center - Nellis /(JITTC/-N/), Nellis Air Force Base /(AFB/), NV/. The individual's primary responsibility would be to operate the advanced fighter simulator console for training audiences to support the USAF Weapons School, operational test units, and deployed combat squadrons/. The individual may also be tasked to provide subject matter expertise in mission planning, simulator academics, and operating debrief tools/. This will require coordination with unit Weapons Officers/Instructor Pilots /(IPs/) to present a realistic air picture to achieve mission training objectives/. Primary duties include, but are not limited to: - Operate simulation cockpits and/or consoles to represent realistic synthetic replication/. - Operate cockpit controls, including digital cockpit displays, stick and throttle, advanced sensor integration and fusion, as well as multi/-aircraft formations and tactical employment/. - Serve as Mission Director on an as/-needed basis/. - Operating the simulator console and debriefing system during and after missions/. - Providing subject matter expertise regarding adversary tactics - Supporting the development, coordination, and integration of JITTC/-N events to maximize training/. - Orchestrating scenarios and constructive inputs for training events/. - Creating and modifying mission/-planning materials and academics to ensure participants achieve maximum training/. - Providing advanced threat knowledge to help shape tactical training for participants/. - Reporting issues related to simulation software applications and providing basic troubleshooting support/. - May supervising small groups of personnel involved in JITTC operations/. A current active Top Secret Level Clearance with an investigation completed within the last five years is required/. The selected applicant selected may be required to work rotating shifts, and work in excess of 40 hours per week/. **Basic Qualifications:** - A current active Top Secret level clearance with an investigation completed within the last 5 years is required/. - Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI access and relevant Special Access Program /(SAP/) / Special Access Requirement /(SAR/) access - 4th Generation fighter experience within the last 6 years - Must have 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or 12 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent education with 19 years of relevant experience/. - Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary/. - Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule to support customer requirements/. - Work Environment: This position is not eligible for remote work; on/-site support is required/. The ability to work morning and evening shifts to accommodate flexible schedule training operations is necessary/. - Physical Requirements: Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment/. **Desired Skills:** - An active or current DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance is preferred/. - Current experience working with DoD programs, specifically 5th/-generation fighter experience and tactics, is desirable/. - Experience with fifth/-generation aircraft and systems is desired/. - Current or previous experience as an Instructor Pilot or Flight Evaluator is preferred/. - Being a graduate of the Weapons School is desirable/. - Experience in the Joint Simulation Environment /(JSE/) is preferred/. **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years **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/.** 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:** RMS **Relocation Available:** No **Career Area:** Product Support **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2026-04-02