Environmental Lab Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Liverpool, NY

4d•$104,500 - $208,150•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you. The Work Position Summary The Level 4 Environmental Lab Engineer is the technical owner of all activities that move a laboratory test request from concept to certified result. The role blends detailed engineering work (quoting, test definition, fixture design) with project coordination (scheduling, JIRA governance, external site liaison) and continuous improvement leadership. The engineer also mentors junior staff to assure knowledge continuity across the lab. This engineer will direct work to the dedicated lab technician in test methodologies and priorities. Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Syracuse, NY is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Learn more about IWSS Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life 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 comprehensive benefits package here! #rmshotmiljobs 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. Other Important Information 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.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in a Engineering discipline
Strong written and verbal skills; ability to serve as primary liaison for internal customers and external subcontractors
Experience in at least 3 environmental testing areas: Thermal, Mechanical Vibration and Shock, Humidity, Salt Atmosphere, etc.
Equipment calibration and preventive maintenance processes
Ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance at the SECRET level

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Deep familiarity with MIL STD 167 1A, 901, 781, 202, 310, STANAG 4370, EVQS, SRVM
Experience with predictive maintenance platforms (IoT sensors feeding LIMS)
CAD modeling & FEA review for fixtures
Data acquisition (Fluke 1586A, SR785) and analysis
Prior involvement in equipment procurement roadmaps and cost benefit analyses
Acoustic testing knowledge (noise test standards)

Responsibilities

Quoting - Generate labor hour and material cost estimates; articulate cost drivers (labor, consumables, equipment usage) using historic data and standard rates. Submit quotes for program approval within defined deadlines.
Test Definition - Identify required environmental tests and map them to the correct MIL STD / STANAG specifications leveraging the IHIS tool to retrieve standard clauses and revisions. Aligning test methods with UUT capabilities and equipment limits while documenting a test matrix in the test plan.
Scheduling - Create realistic test schedules with program managers and balance overall lab workload. Populate and manage the master lab calendar while highlighting and communicating resource conflicts.
JIRA Management - Ensure every lab request is entered, kept current, and closed in JIRA while attaching supporting documents (quotes, test plans).
Test Set up Planning - Define pre test environmental limits (thermal, vibration, shock, humidity, salt, altitude) and coordinate chamber, shaker, fixture, power, and cabling preparations.
Equipment Maintenance - Initiate facilities work orders, oversee HVAC, and guarantee equipment calibration.
Supplies & Vendor Management - Manage relationships with key vendors and process purchase requests.
Program Specific Support - Provide environmental expertise for each active program. Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, verification planning. Advise on requirement resolution and mitigation strategies.
Continuous Improvement - Lead Lean/Six Sigma projects to improve lab throughput, data quality, and cost efficiency. Propose equipment upgrades, process refinements, workflow automations.
Mentorship & Knowledge Transfer - Train Level 2/3 engineers on quoting, JIRA workflow, fixture design; ensure succession planning.