F-35 Simulator Maintenance Technician

The Simulator Technicians report directly to the Lead Simulator Technician and are responsible for operation, technical analysis, modifications and sustainment of JSF Maintenance Training Devices in accordance with specific customer specifications and directives. Candidate will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F-35 Maintenance Training Devices at Eglin AFB, Florida. Install components and assemblies into full-scale aircraft simulators, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities. Perform, conduct, and document preventive and scheduled maintenance required for the devices and associated subsystems. Update maintenance data collection records and assist with the installation and check-out of modifications to equipment. Maintain simulation devices to meet customer availability requirements. Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals or simulator documents. Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of operating systems software packages. Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels. Establish and perform Operating System and Device maintenance employing industry standards.

Additional duties and related responsibilities will be assigned as required. Will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin Training Team to achieve F-35 Maintenance Training objectives. Will implement and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed. Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with JSF Program and customer procedures. Must have worked in an environment which required them to interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature. Candidate required to work a flexible schedule aligned to customer operational needs, 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift

The Simulator Technician also:

• Troubleshoots technical problems and issues with the training devices.
• Determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications.
• Recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.
• Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.
• Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives.
• Readies training devices for customer use and assists with mission specific preparations.
• Acts as local on-site representative to customer's organization.
• Maintain DoD 8570 Level IAT-II certification.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Document all unusual operational/maintenance problems to support identifying failure trends.
• Work with and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment as this position involves significant interface with customer personnel at all levels
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to establish and maintain a library of technical documentation.
• Manage and track multiple engineering and logistic support activities, providing periodic status to the customer and program management team.

Basic Qualifications

• Possess a current Final Secret security clearance with last investigation within 6 years.
• Have, or be able to obtain, and retain DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, CCNA Security, etc.) within 60 days from date-of-hire as a condition of continued employment.
• USAF, Navy or Marines Fighter Aircraft maintenance, avionics and/or weapons loading experience.
• Demonstrated background with computer and network systems problem solving and hardware/software change management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to work unsupervised towards program goals.
• Regularly required to lift up to 50 pounds, perform repetitive movements, work overhead, use hands to grasp, work at heights, handle, and/or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and twist.
• Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS Sites for support.

Desired Skills:

• Security Plus certificate will be REQUIRED.
• Technical Report writing.
• Experience with drawing/schematics reading and interpretation.
• Fault Isolation and problem analysis experience at the sub-system level.
• Military fighter aircraft experience.
• Knowledge of CATIA & System/Software Engineering Environment (S/SEE).
• Previous Field Service FSE/REP experience.

Suggested Minimum Requirements:

Appropriate degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position is located at a facility that will require special access clearance.

• Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Must be a US citizen.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.