Description:

You will be the Lead Training Systems Engineer, Classified Aviation Maintenance for the Skunk Works® Maintenance Training team which is responsible for developing and integrating aviation maintenance training content and technical manuals for both fielded and emerging systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Lead Training Systems Engineer, Classified Aviation Maintenance you will be responsible for guiding a team of Maintenance Training SMEs to design, produce, and deliver high‑impact, instructionally sound curricula that translate complex technical data into clear training solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and supervise a Maintenance Training team of developer and instructor SMEs, managing schedules, progress tracking, and contract deliverables.


• Conduct Instructional System Design analyses and task analyses across organizational, intermediate, and depot‑level maintenance.


• Create curricula, lesson plans, job aids, assessments, and performance‑support tools that transform technical orders, illustrated parts manuals, schematics, and drawings into maintainable training content.


• Partner with engineering, maintainers, and technical publications to ensure technical accuracy, configuration control, and compliance throughout the training lifecycle.


• Oversee QA reviews, guide training suppliers, and evaluate training effectiveness, applying data‑driven updates to keep the program current.

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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.

Who You Are

A collaborative technical leader with deep experience in military aviation maintenance and instructional design. You excel at turning intricate engineering data into clear, learner‑focused training solutions and thrive in cross‑functional environments. Your proven ability to manage teams, maintain rigorous quality standards, and drive continuous improvement makes you ideal for this role.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth.
This position is in Marietta, GA  Discover Marietta.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Instructional Design, Human Factors, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• Leadership experience coordinating cross functional teams, suppliers, schedules, and deliverables
• Experience developing military aviation maintenance training and or maintenance enablement content
• Experience conducting structured QA of training modules and or technical manuals
• Experience developing and facilitating training in classroom and or technology based formats
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical content clearly
Desired Skills:
• Prior military aviation maintenance or maintenance training experience, including exposure to O, I, and D level maintenance workflows
• Demonstrated experience with Instructional System Design processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and performance based training methods, including assessment design
• Experience developing CBT and interactive courseware, including storyboarding and media coordination
• Experience with technical publications workflows, configuration control, and change integration between manuals and training products
• Experience interpreting IPBs, drawings, and 3D models, and collaborating with illustrators and engineering teams to produce accurate visuals
• Familiarity with budgets, estimating, and Cost Account Management responsibilities
• Working knowledge of MIL STD technical data, and experience integrating engineering information into training courseware and performance support materials
• Experience performing task analysis and producing training products from the results
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer and program sites to support and deliver instructor led training as required
• Ability to work in a classified or controlled program environment in compliance with security and program requirements
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: 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: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First