Lockheed Martin · 15 hours ago
Pilot Subject Matter Expert & Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a global aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Pilot Subject Matter Expert and Pilot Vehicle Interface Engineer to join their Pilot Systems Engineering group specializing in the F-16 program. The role involves researching and designing PVI mechanizations for tactical cockpits, providing SME support in various meetings and reviews, and collaborating with pilots and engineers to enhance aircraft capabilities.
National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Research and design of innovative PVI mechanizations and pilot / human engineering for tactical cockpits
Provide pilot SME support in the forms of participation in design review meetings, system test and flight test reviews, customer and program support regarding aircraft capabilities and PVI
Work with pilots, engineers, and simulation technicians to design, implement, evaluate, and document PVI mechanizations. This includes authoring and publishing Pilot’s Guides and other contract deliverables describing the enhanced aircraft capabilities
Have a high-level knowledge of 4th Generation fighters, requiring an understanding of advanced fighter flying skills, mission systems, mission capabilities and gaps for potential growth, and basic concepts of employment in realistic combat environments
From initial design identification to requirements development to beyond product delivery, work closely with engineering system design, system architects, software development teams, system test, and flight operations/flight test (and more) to ensure pilot SME support for product optimization
Provide pilot SME guidance to aircraft simulations, Cockpit Review Teams (CRTs, or the like), Tech Order product support, and platform roadmap planning
Potentially flying back seat missions
Qualification
Required
Experience flying the F-16
Demonstrated experience in aviation and technology such as technical degree or technology development/test experience
DoD Active Secret clearance
Must be a US Citizen
Preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively within a team
Weapons School, Instructor, or Standardization Evaluation pilot experience
DoD Top Secret security clearance
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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