Although the article at the link below first appeared in a non-aviation news outlet, it does provide a very interesting point of view and a kind of "test pilot for a day" opportunity for those unfamiliar with the profession. It also sheds a bit of light on the of the foibles of flight test in general and of the F-35 in particular. Worth the read, even if only for laughs. The article seems to show that software is and will probably continue to be the long pole in the combat capability tent.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3586220/A-day-life-F-35-test-pilot-Rebooting-failing-computers-fixing-false-warning-lights-repairing-broken-weapons-systems-bit-flying.html
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