F-16 Avionics Systems Support Engineer - Level 3

Job Description

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security.
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID-19 Community Level at the specific work location.
Description:

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The selected candidate for the F-16 Avionics Systems Support Engineer - Level 3 role will respond directly to customer technical inquiries and concerns relating to the F-16 Avionics System and F-16 Avionics System Support Equipment. Monitor and perform document resolution and correspondence using the Field Service Report (FSR), Parts Failure Service Difficulties Report (PFSDR), Technical Assistance Request (TAR), and Request For Information (RFI). Support telephone and e-mail queries from internal (LM Aero) and external customers, vendors, and field support personal (to include FSE, AFETS, SPO, and TCG). Interpret various types of engineering drawings and specification data as found in company and government online data bases, legacy manuals and documentation. Use a variety of Air Force drawings, specifications, technical manuals and documentation to assist customers with various structural related anomalies and/or technical order correction/improvements - as required. Coordinate with various LM Aero teams (engineering, quality assurance, technical publications, etc.) and component level vendors when necessary to resolve technical issues and/or isolate component and/or system level problems. Requires excellent F-16 Avionics system knowledge to perform complete and comprehensive analysis of F-16 field issues.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. and the Field Information Network (FIN).
The ability to travel (domestic and international) upon short notice is required in order to provide F-16 customers with on-site technical assistance in the resolution of unique and/or unusual problems. This task may require travel to vendor locations in order to further support analysis of the reported anomaly on an ad hoc basis.
This position requires excellent F-16 Avionics system knowledge and understanding, outstanding interpersonal skills, communication skills, technical writing skills, and a knowledge of customer protocol. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Ability to travel in order to provide expert onsite support when requested by our customer, site managers or program teams.
A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience.
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.
This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience with F-16 Fighter Aircraft Avionics Systems (i.e. specifically COM/NAV/GPS Systems)
Experience with Avionics system support equipment, use and function.
Experience with F-16 Fighter Aircraft Avionics System technical publications to include the ability to read and/or interpret aircraft technical orders, engineering drawings, and/or vendor manuals.
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated F-16 Avionics System experience with all blocks of F-16 aircraft.
• Experience with coordinating F-16 Avionics System repair activity.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University preferred but not required
• Familiar with US Air Force maintenance procedures at the organization and intermediate levels.
• Experience with Technical writing and providing formal presentations
• Must have the ability to work with and support numerous customers from a number of countries and backgrounds using excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Familiar with the use of Field Information Network (FIN)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.