**Job Description** BAE Systems in Fort Worth Texas is looking to add a Sustainment Engineer to its team! The F-35 Sustainment Engineer candidate is responsible for addressing Action Requests (ARs) relating to the BAE F-35 Airframe/Structure and 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 Airframe/Structure and Vehicle Systems. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + High School Diploma, or 14 or more years equivalent experience/combined education + Associate Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 10 or more years equivalent experience/combined education + Bachelor degree from an accredited cllege in a related discipline, or 8 years equivalent experience/combined education + Master Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 6 years equivalent experience/combined education + 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. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** + 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 airframe/structural maintenance, tactical aircraft maintenance, and technical publications + Established tactical/working knowledge of the F-35 Airframe/Structure is desired. + Established knowledge base of vehicle systems (fuel systems, life support and crew escape systems) is desired. + Ability to work in a high stress environment to meet customer needs and expectations at short notice + Be the main point of contact on all matters relating to the BAE F-35 Airframe/Structure and/or 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 + Effective reporting of tasks to both senior management and the customer + Skilled in Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc. + Previous military aircraft maintenance experience highly desired **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $107359 - $182510 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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. **F-35 Sustainment Engineer** **121721BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression