Lead Production Test Engineer

Job ID:

728818BR Date posted: May. 20, 2026

Description:

Company Mission & Program Overview Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. Key Duties & Responsibilities Lockheed Martin is seeking a Lead Systems Integration & Test Engineer to support a new development program within an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) environment. In this role, you will help ensure complex missile defense systems are correctly assembled, integrated, tested, and delivered-working hands-on with hardware, procedures, and multidisciplinary teams. This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in high-impact environments, enjoys translating requirements into real-world execution, and is motivated by seeing advanced technology move from concept to operational reality. Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Execute integration and test activities within an Assembly, Integration, and Test environment to verify system performance and readiness
• Create, develop, and maintain test procedures that support system integration and vehicle delivery
• Support documentation control, configuration tracking, release processes, and government submittals
• Coordinate daily integration and test activities across multiple internal and external disciplines
• Obtain certification and perform duties as a Certified Test Conductor / Test Engineer, supporting system integration and verification efforts Work Environment
• Hands-on engineering environment supporting hardware integration and test operations
• Work performed in laboratory, manufacturing, and test facilities
• Fast-paced, mission-critical setting requiring collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program teams
• Occasional presentations to senior leadership and government customers
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence in all activities

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Interim Secret security clearance required prior to start
• Experience in Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) operations
• Experience in writing and executing test procedures in an Assembly, Test, Launch Operations (ATLO), or production environment
• Willingness and ability to present technical information to senior customers and Lockheed Martin executives

Desired Skills:

• Prior certification as a Certified Test Conductor, Certified Principal Engineer, or industry equivalent
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)
• Background testing weapon systems in a production or operational environment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and requirements
• Experience in or adjacent to manufacturing engineering or test engineering, including hardware integration and test flows
• Proven success working on cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space systems tools (e.g., SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, PMP Database, Automation Framework) or similar industry tools
• Hands-on experience with basic laboratory equipment (power supplies, multimeters, signal analyzers, etc.)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with customers, program leadership, and engineering teams

Security Clearance Statement:

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

Clearance Level:

Secret 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:

9x80 every other Friday off 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:

SPACE Relocation Available:

No Career Area:

Systems Engineering:

Assembly/Integration and Test Type:

Full-Time Shift:

First