System Engineer Stf - level 4

Job Description

You will be the System Engineer Stf for the F-35 System Integration and Test team which is responsible for driving system integration and testing across the F-35 program.

As the System Engineer Stf you will be responsible for establishing, owning, and advancing the core metrics that guide F-35 lab operations, system defect tracking, and stability monitoring.

• Design, implement, and maintain the end-to-end metric framework for F-35 hardware-in-the-loop, virtual, software-in-the-loop, and mixed-reality labs.
• Define and track key performance indicators for line-of-business (LOB) test outcomes, system defects, and stability events, ensuring they align with program milestones.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of lab and test-execution data to provide actionable insight to senior stakeholders.
• Partner with software, architecture, design, and system-test teams to embed metric requirements into test plans and resolve technical gaps.
• Identify trends and drive continuous-improvement initiatives that enhance test efficiency, data quality, and overall program readiness.

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 flexibility you need to innovate, collaborate, and succeed.

You are a data-driven, collaborative engineer with a proven track record of building metric systems that influence decision-making. Your analytical rigor and ability to translate complex test data into clear, actionable insights make you an essential contributor to mission success.

The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

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• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline (engineering preferred).
• Experience in metrics development, data analysis, or performance measurement within a complex engineering environment or team.
• Demonstrated experience with System Test & Integration processes (i.e. test planning, execution, reporting).
• Advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA/macros).
• SQL/Database knowledge (e.g., MS SQL, Oracle) for data extraction.

• Experience in Mission Systems capabilities within aircraft platform(s).
• Scripting/automation exposure (Python, R, or similar).
• Knowledge of program management metrics (Earned Value Management, risk dashboards).
• Experienced working with multiple LM Aero F-35 engineering teams, such as System Design, Software, SWIT, or Integrated System Evaluation.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering.
• F-35 Program Clearances.

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.

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.

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.

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