F-16 Pilot Software System Test Engineer (Level 5)

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 Hill Air Force Base, Utah as an F-16 Pilot Software System Test Engineer. This position will function as a Software / Hardware Subject Matter Expert (SME) aircrew and engineer, embedded within the Ogden Air Logistic Complex software maintenance group that develops and designs F-16 aircraft specific software for the aircraft Operational Flight Program (OFP) and/or sub-system flight computers What You Will Be Doing Responsibilities include: u2022 Interpret and decompose aircraft and weapons requirements to develop test cases and software programs for automated tests. u2022 Develop software applications and software engineering packages to enhance and improve traditional software and hardware System Integration Lab (SIL) testing processes. u2022 Coordinate and communicate with software and hardware test team members to plan and execute tests across the spectrum of the software development processes. u2022 Document findings and results in accordance with established development and configuration management processes. u2022 Conduct integration tests of each aircraft subsystem against developmental aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFP). u2022 Develop test plans and test procedures. u2022 Effectively communicate discovered OFP and Integrated Test Stand (ITS) anomalies and defects. u2022 Conduct system level tests at each phase of the software development process. u2022 Support Interface Control Working Group (ICWG) and User Group meetings. Document findings and results in accordance with established development and configuration management processes. u2022 This position may require occasional travel. u2022 Must be a U.S. citizen. Must possess a Final Secret Security Clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Who You Are You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals.. You possess strong analytical skills, enabling you to assess existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement data-driven solutions that drive improvement. Whatu2019s 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 Martinu2019s 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. #OneLMHotJobs aeroafs aerosystems aerosoftware aerocyber Basic Qualifications: The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position: u2022 F-16 fighter aircrew (pilot) with at least 5 years flying experience. u2022 Experience with problem solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting. u2022 Experience with technical writing, editing, and presenting. u2022 Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Access, etc.) Desired Skills: The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in a technical field. u2022 Knowledge of F-16 aircraft avionics systems including Pilot Vehicle Interfaces (PVI), internal electronic bus structure, and subsystem integration operations. u2022 Extensive knowledge of F-16 aircraft sub-systems, weapon systems, sensors and how they integrate with on-board computer processors. u2022 Flight Test Experience. u2022 Ability to effectively interface with civilian government, DoD, and industry representatives. u2022 Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. u2022 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. Theyu2019re 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 Martinu2019s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customersu2019 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

Created: 2026-01-23