Lockheed Martin · 8 hours ago
F-35 Aircraft Field Support Engineer (Mid-Career, Level 3)
Edwards, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLockheed Martin is seeking an Aircraft Field Support Engineer to join their Aeronautics Field Sustainment team. This role involves providing technical support for the F-35 Program, troubleshooting operational issues, and training customer personnel.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of difficulties experienced in the field
Attend debriefings, to aid in the rapid identification of emerging issues that require company intervention to avoid aircraft downtime
Document all unusual operational / maintenance problems to ensure the company is apprised of and can identify emerging failure trends
Provide training to Customer personnel. Must be able to work with and interact with the maintainer as well as the professional engineers from other F-35 companies as a peer
Some travel may be necessary; candidates must be willing and able to deploy with Customer personnel to the Continental United States (CONUS), Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS)
Applicant must be able to work and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment as this position involves significant and continued interface with customer personnel at all levels. Provide support for the assigned site on aircraft ground maintenance and operational limitations. Perform on-site support as requested by customer, site manager or program manager
Lead and track multiple engineering and provide periodic status to Customer and Program Management
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain F-35 Special Program Access
Must have at least an Interim Secret Clearance
Must be able to obtain a Final Secret Security Clearance
Ability to work and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment
Willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS
Ability to lead and track multiple engineering tasks and provide periodic status to Customer and Program Management
Preferred
Technical Report writing
Experience with drawing/schematics reading and interpretation
Fault Isolation and problem analysis experience at the sub-system level
Airframe & Power plant (A&P) license
Military Fighter Aircraft experience
Knowledge of CATIA & System/Software Engineering Environment (S/SEE)
Previous Field Service FSE/REP experience
Vehicle Systems (APG)/Avionics experience F-22 or F-35
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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