Flight Simulator Technician/ FMS / F 35 / Eglin AFB, FL

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**Description:** **WHO WE ARE**
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry.

With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.
**WHAT WE'RE DOING**
At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals.

Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.
**THE WORK**
Position Assignment: Training System Simulator Technician for the F-35 Supporting Eglin Air Force Base
The successful candidate will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 training devices.

Install components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities.

Perform, conduct, and document preventive maintenance checks required for the devices and associated subsystems.

Update maintenance data collection records and assist with the installation and checkout of modifications to equipment.
Maintain simulation devices to meet availability specifications.

Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals, or simulator documents.

Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages.

Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels.

Document and maintain cabling schemes and drawings.

Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.

Additional duties and related responsibilities will be assigned as required.
The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team on-site to fulfill F-35 training objectives.
The successful candidate will implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs, and policies as directed.
Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F-35 program and customer procedures.

Sanitize all classified media (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F-35 and customer procedures.
The successful candidate must have worked in an environment that required them to interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
This job requires flexible work schedule and shift work may be necessary to provide optimal coverage for on-site customer coverage.
Travel to support other sites CONUS and OCONUS may also be required.
F-35 Fast Facts
**Basic Qualifications:**
• Candidates must have a Final Transferable Secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.
• Candidates Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.
• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security + certification within 3 months of hire date.
**Desired Skills:**
• Bachelor’s degree
• Current or Previous F-35 Training Device Experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT)
• 2 years’ experience with aviation simulation systems.
• Proven hardware and software support experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.
• Ability to brief/teach technical information to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members.
• Currently possess a current Security + certificate.

• System Administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with Disaster Recovery methods / cloning / backup solutions.
• Experience with Hyper-V / Deploying VHDs / Virtual Computing.
• Experience with Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / File Shares.
• Aptitude and ability to mentor and grow other team members.
• In-depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers and field service technicians.
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
**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:** Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
**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.

They’re 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 Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ 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:** RMS
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Technicians
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** Multiple shifts available

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