System's Integration & Test Engineer - CORE Team

Role Overview

The Critical Operations, Readiness and Execution (CORE) Team provides Test Engineering expertise and support to the Transportation and Program groups across all of LM Space. As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer Staff, you will be directly involved in the Planning, Preparation, Operational Execution, and Mission Closeout phases associated with the movement and handling of high‑value, critical flight hardware assemblies and sub‑assemblies.

Your day‑to‑day work will vary widely, from creating schedules and authoring Test Engineering procedures in the office to escorting satellite or missile hardware aboard a C5 military aircraft to its launch complex. The primary focus of this opening is to support the Next Generation Interceptor program, performing technical challenges involving transportation and handling events in Huntsville and Courtland, Alabama. You may be called upon for short‑duration work travel (2–7 days) approximately 8–12 times per year.

• Plan, implement, document, and maintain technical solutions for the integration and testing of components, sub‑systems, and systems.
• Integrate customer requirements into system test solutions while accounting for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Lead and execute large‑scale, multidisciplinary, critical operations involving the transportation and handling of flight hardware.

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• United States citizen with an active TS/SCI government clearance or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to travel occasionally to moderate distances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with technical writing.

• Master’s Degree.
• Certified Test Conductor credentials.
• Experience in spacecraft or missile transportation events (aircraft loading/offloading, transportation containers, over‑the‑road logistics).
• Experience in developing Functional Failure Modes & Analyses.
• Knowledge/experience with Automation Framework for procedural documentation.
• Familiarity with vehicle‑mounted HVAC and Environmental Control systems.
• Experience with clean‑room operations.
• LMSSC Crane Director, Aerial Lift (PALD), and walk‑behind tug and forklift certifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for customer‑facing interaction.
• Ability to work well in a small team.
• Possess or be able to obtain a United States passport.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance level: TS/SCI with polygraph.

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

9‑80 schedule with every other Friday off.

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