JOB ID: 730306BR
Date posted: Jun. 04, 2026
Description:
What You Will Be Doing:
Looking to fuel your passion and take on an exciting hands-on opportunity to support the world’s preeminent fifth-generation air dominance fighter? Join us to thrive as a trusted and critical point of contact for delivering F-22 mission planning success in two of the fighter squadrons in the United States Air Force at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada just minutes north of Las Vegas. We implement modernization capabilities across an expansive suite of mission planning software and hardware and provide direct sustainment support to our Air Force customer.
As an F-22 Strategic Mission Planner, you will integrate and configure the F-22 Mission Support System (MSS) mission planning suite for day-to-day operations of both fielded and future product releases. You will:
- Use your communication skills to work directly with the F-22 Test Director, Pilots, Weapons School Cadre, Flight Test Managers, Flight Test Engineers and Analysts.
- Use your planning skills to provide support, assistance, and guidance to the pilots in establishing and maintaining F-22 mission data sensor scenarios for Operational Test execution
- Use your collaboration skills to travel and provide on-site mission planning support or exercise support to operational F-22 squadrons.
- Use your troubleshooting skills to resolve anomalies in beta versions of software across the F-22 mission planning hardware and software product suite.
- Use your organizational skills to develop mission planning processes & procedures to assist F-22 integration labs and flight test organizations.
In this world-wide deployable position, you will have opportunities to travel around the world to work with the top F-22 pilots in the U.S. Air Force. You may be required to work non-standard hours, nights or weekends in support of flying operations but with smart, flexible scheduling you’ll maintain a great quality of life.
This position requires CompTIA Security+ certification within six months upon hiring. The certification must remain current through continuing education.
You must be a US Citizen, have a current Top Secret clearance, and eligibility for special program access.
What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Systems, software, or test engineering experience
- Current Top Secret clearance is required
Desired Skills:
- Military aircrew or electronic warfare experience
- Engineering or computer science degree
- Mission planning experience with aircraft or weapon systems
- Experience with design or test of 4th or 5th generation avionics/sensors
- Experience with Linux, UNIX, or Solaris operating systems
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
TS/SCI
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:
Systems Engineering: Software
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
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
