Flight Series Data Author - E2

Standard Job Description

Plans, coordinates, directs, and/or performs engineering assignments involving specifications for, and design changes or alterations to, aircraft, engines, systems, components, and field or shop equipment; investigates and analyzes project requirements and operating problems and develops recommended solutions to meet company governmental safety and performance standards including Minimum Equipment List (MEL); evaluates, selects, applies, and/or adapts engineering modifications; designs or recommends new or modified parts and components; analyzes reparability of parts and components; evaluates operating data on parts, components, and systems to establish causes and to determine remedies for wear, malfunctions, or premature removals; analyzes and evaluates aircraft and associated equipment proposals; prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required publications.

Authoring and Sustainment of F-35 Flight Series Data (FSD) including, but is not limited to:

• Normal and Emergency Operating Procedures
• System Descriptions
• Aircraft Operating Limitations
• Stores Limitations
• Aircraft Performance Data
• Pilot’s In-flight Checklist
• FSD Scheduling, Statusing, Development of Plans, and Quality Metrics
• Development and sustainment of FSD products resulting from engineering changes, new business development, customer generated change requests, Flight Manual Review Conferences, and weapons certifications
• Verification Support of FSD, including desk top analysis and actual performance validations (on and off-site)

Basic Qualifications

• Experience using flight technical manuals.
• Experience with aircraft or avionics or weapons delivery technical manuals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility which requires special access.

Desired Skills

• Experience with military flight manuals, with use of in-flight checklists preferred. Working knowledge of avionics theory of operation and integration with aircraft systems also a plus. Experience using XML or VISTA authoring tool desired.
• Strong computer skills and attention to detail.
• Aptitude to learn Extensible Markup Language (XML) tagging in a composite database environment.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawing, system descriptions, wiring diagrams, schematics, and manufacturer specifications into clear, concise instructions used in pilot procedural manuals and avionics/weapons delivery manuals.
• Strong written and interpersonal communications skills.
• Proficient presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.