Systems Engineer- Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Marietta, GA

1d•$89,300 - $178,135•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineer - Level 3 for the Vehicle Systems Electronics, Integration & Labs team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge functional test solutions for legacy and next‑generation combat aircraft. As the Systems Engineer you will be responsible for designing, testing, and managing functional test solutions—including custom harnesses, fixtures, and flying hardware—across multiple sustainment and production contracts. Your analytical mindset and ability to work with cross‑functional teams make you a key contributor to mission success.

Requirements

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain an active Secret clearance.
Bachelors in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent professional experience, military technical training on aircraft, and/or relevant education.
Knowledge of design of test interfaces, custom cabling, hardware, fixtures for test environments using computer aided drafting software.
Familiar with quality management practices, data release workflows, part definition, and shop floor digitization of test procedures and work instructions.
Knowledge of build to print processes, including assembly execution and validation.
Experience with workflow mapping, time study, Lean/Six Sigma, and continuous improvement projects

Nice To Haves

Greater than 5 years functional test experience on aircraft platforms.
Design test interfaces, custom cabling, mechanical fixtures, and supporting test equipment for aircraft and laboratory environments using CAD tools (i.e. CATIA, Visio).
Trained or certified as a Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement qualification.
Strong working knowledge of SAP (or comparable ERP) for BOM and requirements analysis, and change management.
Practical understanding of the Quality Management Systems (i.e.. Apriso, QADS) including development and execution of standard operating procedures and work instructions (i.e.. Shop Floor Manager, Maximo).

Responsibilities

Design and develop functional test solutions, including custom harnesses, fixtures, and flying hardware for C‑130, C‑5, F‑22, F‑35, and F‑16 platforms.
Evaluate airframe, avionics, and mission‑system specifications to create test strategies and define clear pass/fail criteria.
Manage test‑infrastructure data in SAP/ERP to control Bills of Materials and ensure full traceability.
Identify, qualify, and coordinate with aerospace‑grade suppliers to support sustainment and production schedules.
Conduct failure analysis, partner with design engineers, and support cross‑functional teams in test methodology and quality best practices.