Systems Engineer - Skunk Works - Level 2

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Systems Engineer, Integration and Test for the Skunk Works – Advanced Development Programs team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer, Integration and Test you will be responsible for supporting the team that integrates and validates mission‑system functions across lab, flying‑test‑bed, and flight‑test environments. Your responsibilities will include: Developing test requirements and detailed procedures based on system specifications. Executing integration and test activities in laboratory settings and evaluating system performance on flying test‑beds. Supporting mission‑system flight‑test evaluations and reporting results to stakeholders. Using a deep technical background and strong communication skills to interface with engineers, pilots, and program leadership. Applying expertise in modern, software‑intensive mission‑system architectures and a solid understanding of military aircraft functionality. Travel requirements: 10‑20 % travel required. 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 We are looking for a collaborative and technically rigorous engineer who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments. You bring strong analytical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. This role offers the chance to influence cutting‑edge aircraft development and work alongside world‑class experts. 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 possess an active Top Secret clearance to start. This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. aerosystems aerosystemsintegrationtest

Requirements

Experience with Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test background, with experience in full System Development Life Cycle execution and best practices on software and hardware-based systems
Experience in Agile methodologies
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance to start.

Nice To Haves

Experience in software life cycle logistics, including knowledge of build paradigms, merge request processes, and dependency/artifact management
Experience in creating release documents, and low-to-high transfer logistics
Experience with automation and CI/CD environments, including automation tools, Gitlab/Bamboo runners, and YAML
Experience with CAMEO

Responsibilities

Developing test requirements and detailed procedures based on system specifications.
Executing integration and test activities in laboratory settings and evaluating system performance on flying test‑beds.
Supporting mission‑system flight‑test evaluations and reporting results to stakeholders.
Using a deep technical background and strong communication skills to interface with engineers, pilots, and program leadership.
Applying expertise in modern, software‑intensive mission‑system architectures and a solid understanding of military aircraft functionality.