F-35 Sustainment Engineer
About The Position
BAE Systems is recruiting a customer-facing role in Fort Worth, Texas to support the global F-35 Fleet. The F-35 Sustainment Engineer candidate is responsible for addressing Action Requests (ARs) relating to the BAE F-35 Vehicle Systems (fuel systems, life support and crew escape systems) submitted by the F-35 Fleet in support of the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and international customers within the F-35 Air Vehicle System. The candidate will serve as the primary BAE liaison between the Lockheed Martin and military/government customers relating to F-35 operations and the BAE Vehicle Systems.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- 10 years of relevant experience (8 years with Bachelors degree)
- Experience working in a fast paced, customer focused environment to resolve questions raised by the F-35 community via Action Requests (ARs)
- Established knowledge base of F-35 Vehicle Systems (fuel systems, life support and crew escape systems) maintenance, tactical aircraft maintenance, and technical publications
- Ability to work in a high stress environment to meet customer needs and expectations at short notice
- Main point of contact on all matters relating to the BAE F-35 vehicle systems
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings/blueprints in additional to technical specifications
- Working in a highly complex and politically sensitive environment
- Strong communication skills are required both internally and externally
- Able to perform at a high level in executive meetings involving customer and LM leadership
- Customer relationship management
- Self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal guidance
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Previous military aircraft maintenance experience highly desired
Responsibilities
- Provide F-35 Logistics support of Action Requests submitted from the F-35 fleet by utilizing the Customer Relationship Management Tool (CRM), Lightning II Information Support Tool (LIST), and the Integrated Engineering Database (IEDB).
- Participate in an integrated team of multiple IPTs of both international and US military services
- Determine release of technical information per International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs)
- Author technical documents to include but not limited to released engineering provided by the BAE Design Authority per BAES Local Procedure Governance Note
- Initiate, review, status and close as appropriate Action Requests
- Official liaison between BAE UK and the LM and government customers
- Work in a highly complex and politically sensitive environment
- Perform at a high level in executive meetings involving customer and LM leadership
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
- Able to be granted/obtain access to Lockheed Martin facilities and toolsets
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
