System Integration & Test Engineer IV

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

4d•$109,200 - $217,695•Onsite

About The Position

As a Development Test Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and executing system-level developmental testing for complex aerospace systems. You will work closely with integrated product teams to plan, coordinate, and lead testing efforts that ensure system performance, reliability, and readiness. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on test planning, and cross-team collaboration, with opportunities to influence program outcomes from early development through execution. Lockheed Martin’s mission is to advance global security and innovation through cutting-edge aerospace and defense solutions. The programs supported by this role focus on developing and testing high-reliability, mission-critical systems that operate in demanding environments. As part of this mission, the Development Test Lead helps ensure systems are thoroughly tested, well-integrated, and ready to perform when it matters most. 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. 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

At least 5 years of hands-on experience in developmental hardware testing at the system, subsystem, or component level
Proven experience leading individual contributors, including assigning priorities and guiding day-to-day work
Experience collaborating with integrated product teams (IPTs) across multiple locations or organizations
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting missile or space vehicle development programs
Strong communication skills, with the ability to brief senior program leaders and stakeholders
Broad exposure to one or more of the following areas: o Systems integration and test o Flight test o Operations o Systems engineering

Responsibilities

Develop and execute system-level developmental test plans and procedures
Support component and subsystem testing led by program teams
Contribute to the development of test concepts of operations (CONOPs)
Lead or support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and design reviews
Coordinate testing activities across IPTs and partner organizations
Oversee and guide other engineers, providing technical direction and daily task prioritization
Analyze test data and document results through clear, comprehensive test reports
Identify, track, and document discrepancies; support regression testing to verify fixes
Ensure test solutions align with technical requirements, schedules, and cost constraints