System Integration & Test Engineer - Grand Prairie, TX

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Grand Prairie, TX

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an experienced Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Deputy Lead Engineer to work closely within the Advanced Programs Line of Business with our small, high-performing team and serve as a liaison to the program's many test sites. What You Will Be Doing In this role you will lead on-site testing, support test planning, and provide hands-on hardware expertise to meet critical program milestones, while translating technical requirements into clear communication for site teams and senior leadership. The ideal candidate blends strong technical acumen with proven leadership skills, enabling effective collaboration, mentorship, and successful delivery of shared program goals. Why Join Us We're looking for an experienced and skilled IT&E engineer to join our team. If you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field with 5 years of professional experience or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree, we encourage you to apply. As a strong leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the success of our programs and advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. This position requires the ability to travel up to 25% to domestic destination(s) as needed. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Grand Prairie, Texas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. An Active Secret Clearance required to start.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field with 5 years of professional experience or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree. Considered career or journey level.
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
A good understanding of basic electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills with the ability to teach others.
Ability to travel for Test Demonstrations (about 25% of the time)
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with drones and unmanned air vehicles
Demonstrate the ability to coordinate comfortably with different disciplines to fabricate, integrate, and test flight hardware.
Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems and coordinate other integration participants for I&T program efficiency.
Deliver effective customer presentations that include performance results, schedule status, and corrective action details.
Demonstrate awareness of test equipment management including function, calibration and security requirements.
Able to identify, document, and track program and/or event risks with program leadership
Verify that test data is recorded and cataloged appropriately.
Experience in writing test procedures, integrating and testing hardware, and working with test facilities.
Comfortable working in or excited by working in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

Develops, prepares, and executes comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules supporting integration and testing at several sites.
Lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and cross-site members (very comfortable working on a team and leading a team)
Prepare and support technical interchange meetings, customer design reviews, and Test Readiness Reviews.
Be an LM interface to the customer test team as well as the multiple test sites and be responsible for ensuring on-time deliveries of program work products to the customer.
Provide troubleshooting leadership, identify cause and corrective action to resolve technical build problems and develop re-test instructions when needed.
Identify and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and increase the repeatability, efficiency, and throughput of test operations.
Ensure that configuration management is maintained with all documentation.