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Standard Job Description

The Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist provides technical support and oversight for the build, installation, modification, and demodification of aircraft instrumentation measurements and supporting equipment. Responsibilities encompass coordination of metal fabrication (CNC machining and sheet metal forming), electrical harness fabrication, structural and electrical installation on aircraft, and the maintenance and removal of instrumentation systems, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards throughout the equipment lifecycle. This role supports instrumentation leadership and represented employees by coordinating fabrication processes, as well as installations and removals, and maintaining technical integrity across all activities.

This position requires strong teamwork, administrative, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as supervisor during supervision absence. The Specialist guides and coordinates fabrication and maintenance efforts, ensuring operational continuity and adherence to aviation and instrumentation standards while serving as a key technical liaison between engineering, production, and flight test operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience supporting teams in Aircraft Manufacturing, Maintenance, or Production Operations. • Experience in one or more of the following; sheet metal/structural fabrication, cnc maching, harness fabrication/installation/routing, and flight line/aircraft modification.

Desired Skills

• Experience in Flight Test Instrumentation • Knowledge of Lockheed Martin engineering and manufacturing systems, including CATIA, EDMS, DIMS, PDM, VAS, SFM, Apriso, and SAP. • Working knowledge of Lockheed Martin's organizational processes and cross-functional collaboration. • Strong interpersonal communication skills. • Experience working with represented employees in a union environment. • Proven ability to execute policies and procedures effectively, ensuring high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software

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.