Deputy IPT Sr Staff Engineer - IT&E- Dallas

Description

Lockheed Martin MFC in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking an experienced Test Infrastructure (TI) and System Integration & Test (SI&T) Integrated Product Team (IPT) Deputy Lead. The Deputy IPT Lead will partner with the TI and SI&T IPTL leads throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring technical, schedule, and cost objectives are met.

• Technical leadership – Guide a multidisciplinary team in architecture development, configuration‑item definition, and integration of test hardware/software.
• Program execution – Own control‑account management, risk & opportunity mitigation, and BOE (Basis of Estimate) development.
• Cross‑functional collaboration – Coordinate with Engineering, Production Operations, Materials, Quality, and Supplier Technical leads through regular IPT meetings and ad‑hoc forums.
• Customer & stakeholder engagement – Represent the IPT in internal and external customer reviews, briefings, and status meetings.
• Decision support – Work closely with Program Leadership (Chief Engineer, Program Manager, other IPTs) to make collaborative, data‑driven decisions.
• Proactive leadership in a fast‑paced, highly integrated environment; passion for delivering cutting‑edge RF‑sensor capabilities for our MFC programs.
• Travel up to 20% required.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options.

This position is in Dallas.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience working in Hardware in the Loop (HWIL), Integration and Test (I&T), Test Engineering, or Design Verification Testing (DVT).
• Hands‑on familiarity with laboratory and test‑equipment hardware (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, matrix switch cards, PXI‑based I/O modules, AC/DC power distribution).
• Experience developing software for test applications (LabVIEW, C#, C++, Python, or MATLAB).
• Ability to obtain SECRET clearance (Interim required prior to start).

• Experience testing RF sensors and associated test‑range hardware.
• Experience with Cost Accounting & Earned Value Management (CAM/EVMS), manpower planning, and Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS).
• Experience supporting Proposals (Basis of Estimates (BOEs)).

Clearance Level: Secret. Position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen.

• Work Location:
  
  Onsite Full‑time at designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

• Experience Level: Experienced Professional
• Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
• Relocation Available: Possible
• Career Area: Test Engineering
• Type: Full‑Time
• Shift: First

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.