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Systems Engineer Stf - Level 4

Fort Worth, Texas & Additional Locations

Fort Worth, Texas; Marietta, Georgia

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 688927BR Date posted: Mar. 12, 2025
Description:

You will be the Systems Engineer Stf for a Mission Systems (MS) Test Planning and Execution Team within an I&T Organization responsible for the integration and test of supplier procured software & hardware products with Lockheed Martin developed software capabilities. This team focuses on system-level integration and test in a laboratory environment using hardware-in-the-loop to mature the Mission System suite prior to release to flight test. Activities will include execution of pilot-in-the-loop tests, evaluation of mission systems functionality, documentation of test results, and assist SW Developers and Subsystem SMEs with diagnosis/troubleshooting.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for all software testing of Tactical Aviation MS efforts, which encompass a broad range of capabilities and contexts. This includes both mission-related capabilities, such as air system lethality and survivability, and core infrastructure capabilities, including system health and diagnostics, among others. Your responsibilities will include:
• Developing and executing system level tests that capture how modern tactical aircraft are used in operational environments and comprehend the fundamentals of Airborne Radars, EO/IR Sensors, ESM, EW, CNI, tactical datalinks, weapons integration, mission planning equipment, and PVI.
• Working in a software development environment where software pipelines are used to build, test, and deploy software products to development and integration environments and laboratories.
• Willing to be open-minded to embracing new approaches to continuously integrating, testing, and delivering aviation mission systems relative to legacy waterfall programs.
• Expected to be asked at times to conduct business in vastly revolutionary ways than to which they are accustomed.
• Leadership abilities needed to assist a team of multidisciplinary engineers to quickly determine and implement their system test needs.

This position can be located in Fort Worth, TX or Marietta, GA.

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You will need to be a US Citizen, and be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors or Above Degree in Engineering/Technical Discipline
• Experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat preferred)
Desired Skills:
• Strong oral and written communication skills needed to coordinate Mission Systems integration activities involving supplier provided hardware & software products with LM developed software products at the system level
• Experience leading a team or effort
• Experience with Agile development process
• Familiarity with Gitlab and Atlassian products
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working with avionic subsystem development subcontractors
• Experience with test automation
• Experience with simulation test environments
• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (Cameo)
• Experience with software pipelines and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) software developments concepts and tools
• Experience with Mission Systems Integration and Test
• Experience Developing and Executing Test Plans and Procedures
• Experience with verification, integration and test processes, and strong lab skills
• Mission Systems Flight Test Execution
• Working Knowledge of Aircraft Mission Systems and Familiarity with the Operational Use of a Modern Tactical Airborne Platform
• Experience aboard Flying Test Beds
• Experience with Pilot-in-the-Loop Simulation/Experimentation
• Experience with Helm and Kubernetes
• Experience with container orchestration technologies
• Experience with software test tools that deal with application behavior, such as Cucumber
• Experience with I&T on legacy platforms (F-22, F-35, etc)
• Active Top Secret Clearance w/ last completed investigation in last 5 years
• Willingness for occasional travel
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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