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F-35 Aircraft Field Support Engineer - LO, Misawa AB (Level 3)

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Lockheed Martin AeroParts, Inc.
  • Fort Worth, United States of America
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Job ID: 692046BR Date posted: Apr. 24, 2025

Description

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics company as an Aircraft Field Service Engineer (FSE) on our Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) team! This position will support the F-35 Program at our Misawa AB, Japan location.

As a Low Observable-focused FSE, the preferred candidate will be a subject Matter Expert (SME) in Supportable Low Observable (SLO) materials and structures sustainment and repair. It is desired the individual also be knowledgeable in APG/Vehicle Systems (VS) and Mission Systems, with the skill set to accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of other 5th Gen systems.

The candidate will act as part of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) technical interface to the USAF on-site Customer (both Operations and Maintenance) in resolving issues arising from maintenance and modification activities for all matters dealing with the F-35 aircraft.

Responsibilities Include

What You Will Be Doing

  • 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 operation / maintenance problems to ensure the company is apprised of and can identify emerging failure trends.
  • Initiate Action Requests (ARs). Identify unique operational problems that require technical, procedural, or quality assurance actions to resolve. Provide on-site assistance to company and customer personnel initiating ARs.
  • Provide training to customer personnel. Must be able to work and interact with the maintainer as well as the professional engineers from other F-35 companies as a peer.
  • Some travel required; candidates must be willing and able to deploy with customer to possible hazardous duty locations. Long term deployments may be required.

US Department of Defense (DoD) mandated vaccinations may be required.

  • 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. Direct on-site support as requested by customer, site manager or program management. Lead and track multiple engineering efforts and provide periodic status to customer and program management.
  • Selected candidate must be willing and able to work other shifts as needed.
  • Must be able to obtain F-35 Special Program Access. Must have an active Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that will require special access.

Who You Are

You are results-driven, with a proven ability to deliver on time while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

You excel at working alongside team members and customers, leveraging collective strengths to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results.

You promote a culture of continuous learning, encouraging team members to share knowledge and collaborate on projects to strengthen skills.

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.

#OneLMHotJobs

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Basic Qualifications

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

  • Minimum 3 years of Supportable Low Observable (SLO) professional experience with material and structures repair knowledge.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software programs.
  • Experience reading engineering drawings, blueprints and interpret/translate instructions to specific maintenance mechanics/technicians.

Desired Skills

The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

  • 5th Generation aircraft experience
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Avionics/Sensors/Mission Systems (MS) experience
  • Air Vehicle Systems experience
  • DoD COMSEC experience
  • Previous 5th Gen Field Service Engineer (FSE) experience
  • Fault Isolation and problem analysis experience at the sub-system level
  • Technical report writing skills
  • Experience with Engineering tools to include but not limited to PDM, VAS, JEDI, JARVIS and CRE
  • Knowledge of CATIA & System/Software Engineering Environment (S/SEE)
  • Airframe & Power plant (A&P) license

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.

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: Product Support

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Multiple shifts available

Apply Now

About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, The Possibilities Are Endless Because We Offer

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • Collaborative

There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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Job ID: 692046BR Date posted: Apr. 24, 2025

Description

Join the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics company as an Aircraft Field Service Engineer (FSE) on our Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) team! This position will support the F-35 Program at our Misawa AB, Japan location.

As a Low Observable-focused FSE, the preferred candidate will be a subject Matter Expert (SME) in Supportable Low Observable (SLO) materials and structures sustainment and repair. It is desired the individual also be knowledgeable in APG/Vehicle Systems (VS) and Mission Systems, with the skill set to accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of other 5th Gen systems.

The candidate will act as part of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) technical interface to the USAF on-site Customer (both Operations and Maintenance) in resolving issues arising from maintenance and modification activities for all matters dealing with the F-35 aircraft.

Responsibilities Include

What You Will Be Doing

  • 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 operation / maintenance problems to ensure the company is apprised of and can identify emerging failure trends.
  • Initiate Action Requests (ARs). Identify unique operational problems that require technical, procedural, or quality assurance actions to resolve. Provide on-site assistance to company and customer personnel initiating ARs.
  • Provide training to customer personnel. Must be able to work and interact with the maintainer as well as the professional engineers from other F-35 companies as a peer.
  • Some travel required; candidates must be willing and able to deploy with customer to possible hazardous duty locations. Long term deployments may be required.

US Department of Defense (DoD) mandated vaccinations may be required.

  • 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. Direct on-site support as requested by customer, site manager or program management. Lead and track multiple engineering efforts and provide periodic status to customer and program management.
  • Selected candidate must be willing and able to work other shifts as needed.
  • Must be able to obtain F-35 Special Program Access. Must have an active Secret Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that will require special access.

Who You Are

You are results-driven, with a proven ability to deliver on time while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.

You excel at working alongside team members and customers, leveraging collective strengths to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results.

You promote a culture of continuous learning, encouraging team members to share knowledge and collaborate on projects to strengthen skills.

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.

#OneLMHotJobs

aeroafs

Basic Qualifications

The following Basic Qualifications are skills that a candidate must possess to be considered for this position:

  • Minimum 3 years of Supportable Low Observable (SLO) professional experience with material and structures repair knowledge.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software programs.
  • Experience reading engineering drawings, blueprints and interpret/translate instructions to specific maintenance mechanics/technicians.

Desired Skills

The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the other candidates:

  • 5th Generation aircraft experience
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Avionics/Sensors/Mission Systems (MS) experience
  • Air Vehicle Systems experience
  • DoD COMSEC experience
  • Previous 5th Gen Field Service Engineer (FSE) experience
  • Fault Isolation and problem analysis experience at the sub-system level
  • Technical report writing skills
  • Experience with Engineering tools to include but not limited to PDM, VAS, JEDI, JARVIS and CRE
  • Knowledge of CATIA & System/Software Engineering Environment (S/SEE)
  • Airframe & Power plant (A&P) license

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.

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: Product Support

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Multiple shifts available

Apply Now

About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, The Possibilities Are Endless Because We Offer

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

Back to Job Navigation (About)

Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • Collaborative

There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

Back To Job Navigation (Qualifications)

Quote

“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

Back to Job Navigation (Benefits)