Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineer Senior - Level 3

Job ID: 713501BR

Date posted: Jan. 13, 2026

Description:

You will be Aircraft Maintenance Support Engineer Senior - Level 3.

What You Will Be Doing

The primary responsibility for this position is to assist the Flight Manuals Lead Writer as a Junior Lead Writer in the development and authoring of aircrew flight manuals for test and production C-130J aircraft. This position leads technical authors in the development and authoring of aircrew flight manuals for complex military and/or civilian aeronautics systems. It requires experience with Aerospace Technical Publication aircrew flight manuals both military and commercial.

Key Responsibilities

You will assist in improving, evaluating, and developing specifications for the activities of flight engineering, navigation, flight safety, crew escape procedures, cargo loading, airfield and air traffic control, radio communications, electronics, and avionics for test and production aircraft. You must have a thorough knowledge of technical publications or a technical publications authoring background in aircrew flight manual development, be highly proficient in the use of electronic authoring/editing software and be knowledgeable of technical manual formats, requirements, and SGML/XML.

You must be able to effectively interact and communicate with customers both foreign and domestic, engineering, flight operations and other organizations to define aircrew flight manual requirements. You will also possess extensive knowledge of aircraft maintenance documentation, including military specification requirements, logistic support concepts and be able to read/interpret engineering drawings and source data documentation.

What's In It For You:

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.

Basic Qualifications:

• Holds at least 5 years of C-130 or similar aircraft systems and operations experience; considered a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for at least one aircrew position.

• Holds at least 3 years of Aerospace technical publications, logistics and/or sustainment experience.

• Demonstrated experience with the analysis and understanding of Engineering drawings/blueprints, Schematics, Acceptance Test Programs (ATPs) and/or other related materials.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to effectively lead technical writers in the development and authoring of aircraft flight manuals
• Ability to effectively work with multiple engineering, software, supportability, and logistics disciplines to develop highly accurate technical manuals.
• Experience in verification and validation of technical publications is highly desirable.
• Ability to work multiple projects of varied size and scope.
• Familiar with technical authoring languages and specifications such as XML, SGML, and S1000D specification.
• Broad experience with Microsoft Office suite, especially MSWord, Arbortext, Adobe, CATIA software tools.
• Must be highly organized; process and detail oriented.
• Self starter and able to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.
• Highly self motivated.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communications skills both written and oral.
• Able to think and operate independently with minimal direction.

Clearance Level: None

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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: Publications and Graphic Arts

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First