Fort Worth, Texas, USA
9 hours ago
Defect Lead for F-16 Test Stations - level 3
Job ID: 699425BR Date posted: Sep. 08, 2025
Description:

You will be the F-16 Systems Engineering Defect Lead for the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Simulations and Systems Labs (SSL) team. Our team is responsible for lab simulation and hardware development, component integration, checkout and release of lab software and hardware products supporting IFG.

What You Will Be Doing:
As the F-16 Systems Engineering Defect Lead you will be responsible for coordinating and communicating all things defects for the F-16 test stations. Your responsibilities will include:
• Analyzing defects aka System Product Anomaly Reports (SPARs) and coordinating with other teams to resolve hardware, software and/or simulation issues
• Ensuring defect status is correct and up to date in Jira
• Driving defects to closure with emphasis on high priority defects
• Publishing defect metrics and reporting status to external teams
• Walking rounds in the test station labs to ensure users are supported
• Identifying and communicating signal discrepancies to Avionics System Engineering
• Assisting in lab integration events
• Decomposing system level requirements into detail requirements to support test stations

What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.



This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree or above in a Technical discipline. Degrees preferred: Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Familiarity with System Integration Labs.
• Experience working with cross collaboration with multiple engineering teams.
Desired Skills:
• F-16 Program Clearances
• Excellent Technical Oral and Written
• Communication Skills and strong Interpersonal Skills
• Experience as a strategic thinker with the ability to translate into action and results
• Experience in Systems Engineering Requirements, Design, and Verification.
• Experience leading engineering projects
• Experience working with JIRA issue tracking and Agile Planning.
• Excellent organization skills, must be able to manage multiple tasks at once
• Skilled in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Jira & Confluence
• Experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines to create a cohesive plan and promote common understanding
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Design and Verification
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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