F‑35 Weapons Flight Test Engineer – Level 5

Job Description

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The F‑35 Weapons Flight Test Engineer leads the planning, execution, and analysis of weapon systems test campaigns for the F‑35 Lightning II program at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Acting as a technical authority, the role coordinates with cross‑functional teams (including flight test pilots, systems engineers, software developers, and program managers) to validate weapon integration performance, address anomalies, and deliver data that directly supports aircraft certification and sustainment. This role requires deep expertise in weapon system architecture, flight‑test methodology, data‑fusion, and F‑35 mission systems, as well as proven leadership and mentorship abilities. As the F-35 Weapons systems engineer, duties include, but are not limited to:
- Test Planning and Management: Serve as the local subject matter expert (SME) and develop weapons test plans, schedules, and resource allocations for ...