Systems Engineer Sr - Skunk Works - Level 3

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, GA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineer Sr - Skunk Works for the Test Planning and Execution Team which is responsible for the integration and test of supplier‑procured software & hardware products with Lockheed Martin‑developed software capabilities. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Sr you will be responsible for leading software testing of Tactical Aviation Mission Systems, ensuring that hardware‑in‑the‑loop and modeling‑simulation environments reliably validate mission‑critical capabilities. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and executing system‑level tests that validate air‑system lethality, survivability, and core infrastructure functions such as health monitoring and diagnostics. Working within a software development pipeline to build, test, and deploy software artifacts to integration labs. Embracing innovative approaches to continuously integrate, test, and deliver aviation mission systems, moving beyond legacy waterfall methods. Providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineers, guiding rapid determination and implementation of test requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are You are a collaborative, results‑driven engineer with deep expertise in tactical aviation systems and a proven ability to navigate complex test environments. You thrive in fast‑paced settings, enjoy mentoring peers, and are eager to shape cutting‑edge mission solutions that directly impact national security. Further Information About This Opportunity 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 a secret clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a security clearance.

Requirements

Bachelors or Above Degree in Engineering/Technical Discipline or 7+ years of relevant experience
Experience with Linux operating systems and programming languages such as C++, Java, Python etc. (Red Hat preferred)

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills needed to coordinate Mission Systems integration activities involving supplier provided hardware & software products with LM developed software products at the system level
Experience leading a team or effort
Experience with Agile development process
Familiarity with Gitlab and Atlassian products
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
Familiarity with FAA Regulation 14 CFR Part 91. Private Pilot Certificate a plus
Proven hands on Hardware/Software integration experience with minimal guidance
Experience with test automation
Experience with simulation test environments
Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (Cameo)
Experience with software pipelines and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) software developments concepts and tools
Experience with Mission Systems Integration and Test
Experience Developing and Executing Test Plans and Procedures
Experience with verification, integration and test processes, and strong lab skills
Mission Systems Flight Test Execution
Working Knowledge of Aircraft Mission Systems and Familiarity with the Operational Use of a Modern Tactical Airborne Platform
Experience aboard Flying Test Beds
Experience with Pilot-in-the-Loop Simulation/Experimentation
Experience with Helm and Kubernetes
Experience with container orchestration technologies
Experience with software test tools that deal with application behavior, such as Cucumber
Experience with I&T on legacy platforms (F-22, F-35, etc)
Active Top Secret Clearance w/ last completed investigation in last 5 years
Willingness for occasional travel

Responsibilities

Developing and executing system‑level tests that validate air‑system lethality, survivability, and core infrastructure functions such as health monitoring and diagnostics.
Working within a software development pipeline to build, test, and deploy software artifacts to integration labs.
Embracing innovative approaches to continuously integrate, test, and deliver aviation mission systems, moving beyond legacy waterfall methods.
Providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineers, guiding rapid determination and implementation of test requirements.