Systems Engineer Integration Lab - Skunk Works - Senior

Description

You will be the System Engineer Sr Stf (Level
5) for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team. Our team turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world.

As the System Engineer Sr Stf you will be responsible for leading system integration lab activities, coordinating technical exchanges, and delivering program milestones.

• Manage and perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations.
• Design, install, and integrate equipment for the Systems Integration Labs, including HWIL/Closed‑Loop setups.
• Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification and testing.
• Oversee product integration, regression, and verification testing across system test labs.
• Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration management requirements.

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

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. The position is incentive plan eligible.

You are a collaborative engineer with deep experience in system integration and test. You thrive in fast‑paced, innovative environments and excel at translating complex requirements into reliable solutions. Your strong communication skills enable effective partnership with cross‑functional teams and customers. You are driven by delivering tangible results that advance cutting‑edge aerospace programs.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.

• Avionics and SIL experience/background, planning and I&T experience, experience with requirements development and integration and test processes, strong laboratory skills, flight test experience.
• Experience with Sub‑System Integration, working in a System Integration Lab, and troubleshooting system integration anomalies.
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, or A+ certification desired; candidate would need to obtain certification upon being hired.
• Experience in computing systems (processing, network, storage, display technologies).
• Experience modifying and maintaining system test procedures.
• Proficiency in cable fabrication, installation and troubleshooting (BNC, ENET, RF, fiber optic, data).
• Experience with the deployment and configuration management of hardware components.
• Experience in Lab View.
• Experience with RF design and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with communications protocols such as USB, Ethernet, serial, and video.
• Leadership experience in a SIL environment.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

Location:

Palmdale, CA.

Annual base salary range for the position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding major metropolitan areas) is $128,400 - $226,435. For other states, the range may vary based on final work location. The position is incentive plan eligible.

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