F-35 Simulation Technician
Job Description
F-35 – the most advanced multi-role fighter in the world.
The F-35 serves as the backbone of allied airpower for 13 nations and counting.
Lockheed Martin is a dynamic, growing, and energetic organisation offering stimulating, challenging work at the forefront of technology. Lockheed Martin is a leader in Australia’s National Security, and our collaboration with Australian industry spans the Aeronautics, Maritime, Surveillance and Defence domains. We employ approximately 114,000 staff worldwide, and over 1200 staff in Australia across multiple locations.
Primary responsibility
The F-35 Simulation Technician performs a variety of technical maintenance and support activities on a wide range of products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations. Activities include analyse and evaluate products and related performance, troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time, install, operate, maintain, repair and modify equipment. Maintains effective customer communications and relations.
Duties
· Ensures training device availability for mission readiness
· Performs periodic maintenance to training devices
· Troubleshoots technical problems, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications
· Installs and verifies modifications and security vulnerability updates
· Guide maintenance instructors, aircrew and contractor instructor pilots with operation of the maintenance and pilot training devices
· Maintains awareness of current issues involving the F-35 pilot and maintenance training devices
· Assist and advise the Training Operations Support Manager and Lead Simulator Technician as required
· Draft, review and amend plans
Desirable Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications (Diploma or above) in a relevant discipline (electronics, electrical, mechanical engineering, IT systems administration etc.) from a recognised institution, and/or equivalent relevant experience (preferably within the defence industry)
Special Requirements:
Applicants are required to hold & and maintain CoA NV1 security clearance with eligibility to obtain CoA NV2 security clearance.
Employment may be contingent on the satisfactory result of criminal and/or other background screens, which require the collection and transfer of personal information.
What we offer you:
At Lockheed Martin we value our team and the contribution they make every day. We offer rewarding career pathways working on interesting projects that make a difference, continuous professional development and the opportunity to learn from a diverse team of talented individuals.
In return we offer:
· Competitive Remuneration.
· Options for genuine work/life flexibility.
· Membership to Destination Discounts – that saves you money on many every day purchases including supermarkets, petrol, department stores to name a few.
· Salary packaging for car leasing.
· Purchase leave
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity in the workplace by creating a place of employment that is, harassment free, diverse, fair, ethical, inclusive, and values the contribution of all its employees. Diversity and inclusion are the foundation of our culture and reflect our values of doing what’s right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By leveraging our employees’ unique talents and experiences, we will deliver innovative, affordable solutions and unparalleled customer value.
