Training Simulator System Administrator / F-35 / Rovaniemi, Finland at Lockheed Martin

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Assignment: This position will offer a long-term deployment to a foreign country as a Training System Simulator System Administrator for the F-35. The successful candidate will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operations benefiting the Finnish Air Force.

The Systems Administrator will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F 35 training system devices, with a long term deployment to Rovaniemi, Finland.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Install components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets, workstations, and customer facilities.
• Perform, conduct, and document preventive maintenance checks 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 availability specifications. Apply technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting design drawings, manuals or simulator documents.
• Assist with installations, testing, and maintenance of F-35 software packages. Isolate and report malfunctions and discrepancies to the lowest definable levels. Documents and maintain cabling schemes and drawings.
• Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.
• The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team on site to fulfill F-35 training objectives.
• The successful candidate will implement, and support Lockheed Martin initiatives, programs and policies as directed.
• Comply with site security and access control procedures in accordance with F-35 program and customer procedures.
• Sanitize all classified media (circuit cards, disk storage devices, etc.) to the LRU in accordance with established F-35 and customer procedures.
• The successful candidate must have worked in an environment which required them to interact with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
• Job may require flexible work schedule to provide coverage for on-site customer requirements.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Additional duties and related responsibilities will be assigned as required.

Deployment and continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the OJT required at Lockheed Martin’s training locations prior to international assignment.

The selected applicant selected may be required to work at deployed locations, work rotating shifts, and work in excess of 40 hours per week.

Accompanied Status Availability: Accompanied status means new hires may have qualifying dependents accompany them on their long term overseas assignment.

Foreign Location Premium(s): Available.

OCONUS Locale – Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland, blends traditional Sami heritage with modern Finnish culture amid stunning Arctic wilderness. The city offers year‑round outdoor activities—skiing, hiking, and spectacular Northern Lights—while providing state‑of‑the‑art facilities. It’s an ideal setting for Arctic living and for cutting‑edge projects such as the F‑35 training program.

F-35 Fast Facts
Basic Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a Final Transferable Secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.

• Candidates Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

• Proven experience working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional teams and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds.

• Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.

• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.

• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.

• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security + certification within 3 months of hire date.
  Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Current or Previous F-35 Training Device Experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT) or experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.

• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.

• Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.

• Currently possess a current Security + certificate.

• System Administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.

• Experience with Disaster Recovery methods / cloning / backup solutions.

• Experience with Hyper-V / Deploying VHDs / Virtual Computing.

• Experience with Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / File Shares.

• Knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.

• Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers and field service technicians.
  Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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.

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Experience Level:

Experienced Professional
Business Unit:

RMS
Relocation Available:

Possible
Career Area:

Software Engineering
Type:

Full-Time
Shift:

First