Sonar System Software Test Engineer

What We’re Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we’re at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world’s most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.

In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading design professionals and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Be a part of the Integrated Common Processor (ICP) program Test Team. The ICP program provides a common Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) signal processing and display system software and hardware suite for the US Navy.

Work with our team to develop tools for our Navy customer as we deliver the latest capabilities for the fleet’s tactical systems.

• Validating system performance and capabilities for production and advanced development
• Creating test procedures
• Validating system requirements
• Ensuring system issues are addressed
• Guiding the software build through a successful Factory Acceptance Test
• Working with the Government Test Team to coordinate the testing plans for the program/build
• Maintaining the tactical system, ensuring it remains operational
• Traveling independently to the tactical site (up to 10% of the time)

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products.

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• An innovative mindset, capable of finding solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a dedication to delivering high‑quality results.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

Our working environment is equipped with state‑of‑the‑art design tools. You will be part of a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.

• Demonstrated ability to test/verify system operations
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures to operate and test tactical systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem‑solve computer equipment
• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities
• Familiarity with Linux
• Must be able to utilize Microsoft Windows and Office products in support of day‑to‑day tasking
• Willing/able to travel (up to 10%)
• Qualified candidate must be eligible for a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

• Experience as a Sonar Operator or Tactical Systems Technician
• Experience with Acoustic Displays – reading Sonar GRAMS
• Experience with IUSS
• Experience with system analysis, requirements decomposition, and/or requirements management (DOORS)
• Experience with Test Method definition and Test Procedure development
• Experience in program execution in agile environments
• Experience with systems engineering of large, complex systems
• Experience with Signal Processing, SONAR, MATLAB, and/or Acoustics
• Experience with programming (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.)
• Experience with Automated Test
• Experience with Atlassian Products
• Experience with Training development and delivery
• Experience with Tactical System Maintenance
• Experience with AI/ML

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Travel:
You may be required to travel independently to the tactical site up to 10% of the time.

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

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.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available:
Possible

Career Area:
Systems Engineering:
Design and Verification

Type:
Full-Time

Shift: First