Lead Test Engineer

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Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to innovate, perform with excellence, and build incredible products? If you have the passion, drive, and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and join our team! Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems’ C4

ISR team is looking for a proven and experienced lead test engineer to support the Peace Krypton (PK) program.

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, including test strategy, test design, and test scripts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software engineering, and hardware engineering, to ensure that systems and products meet customer requirements and industry standards
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports
• Lead a team of test engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure that test activities are completed on time and to a high standard
• Develop and maintain test environments, including test beds, test fixtures, and test tools
• Be available and willing to travel internationally to support test events
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand test requirements and ensure that test activities meet their needs
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase test efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior test engineers, including training and mentoring
• Participate in test process improvement initiatives, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and achieve the impossible? 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.

On this team, you will collaborate with a diverse, geographically separated team of technical professionals including software developers, system engineers, and aircraft and hardware engineers. You will work with cross-functional teams in a highly dynamic, mission‑focused environment.

• An experienced Senior Test Engineer-Lead responsible for leading the development and execution of comprehensive test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of the PK Ground and Air systems and products.
• A candidate with a strong background in system test engineering (Software and Hardware), with expertise in test planning, test design, and test execution.
• You will be responsible for leading a team of test engineers, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and ensuring that systems and products meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Available and willing to travel internationally to support test events and work closely with global customers and partners.

• Current CompTIA Security+ certification
• Strong programming and scripting skills, including languages such as C# and Power Shell
• Knowledge of DO-178C - Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification
• Proven experience in leading and managing test teams, including setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources
• Experience with test process improvement, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes
• Ability to develop and manage test budgets, including estimating costs and managing expenses
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, IEEE 1012, and AS9100
• Experience with virtual/converged systems and technologies

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.

Part‑time remote telework:
The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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