Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
A new era of Strategic Missile Defense is upon us with career and growth opportunities within new and exciting programs and capabilities that will ensure the warfighters stay ahead of the adversary.
We are currently seeking a Systems Engineer Staff: Ground Test Lead to support the Strategic Reentry Programs (SRP) .
In this role you will:
Serve as the primary technical focal point for integration and test activities across engineering disciplines, suppliers, and manufacturing organizations
Support planning for systems/hardware integration and test activities to include ground testing
Be responsible for coordinating test equipment design and procurement, in collaboration with other disciplines
Be responsible for CDRL development and delivery to the customer
Support requirements and verification team with specifications
Participate in reviews of design drawings/schematics, specifications, and test procedures
Have excellent organization and troubleshooting skills and be proficient in understanding hardware/software design, requirements generation, product development, test execution, and verification activities
Basic Qualifications:
Experience leading or participating in integration and test activities for complex hardware/software systems in aerospace, defense, and/or a correlated field
Experience developing formal test plans for development, qualification, and/or acceptance test programs
Experience coordinating integrated tests for development, qualification, and/or acceptance test programs internal and external to organization
Experience troubleshooting integrated systems in laboratory and/or field environments
Experience generating technical test documentation and/or formal verification artifacts
Familiarity with environmental and functional test methodologies
Active or Current Secret Clearance, and ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance; US Citizenship required
Desired Skills:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related STEM discipline
7+ years of demonstrated experience leading or participating in integration and test activities for complex hardware/software systems in aerospace, defense, correlated field
Experience in a test and requirements verification environment
Experience in Test Operations including the test planning and development process, and electrical ground test equipment
Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering
Knowledge of DOORS, Automation Framework, and ePDM
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering, INCOSE Certification, or relevant Graduate Certificate
Active DoD Top Secret level clearance or above with investigation within the last 5 years
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
