Systems Integration & Test Engineer Staff - Grand Prairie
About The Position
You will be a System Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Engineer at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Grand Prairie, TX, supporting several Tactical Missiles, Precision Fires, and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Development efforts. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions, and you will play a key role in integrating and testing GMLRS-based munitions with launchers, and planning, coordinating, and executing flight test range activities. What You Will Be Doing As an IT&E Engineer, you will be responsible for: Developing, preparing, and executing comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for missile processing, ground, and flight tests Performing as an asset manager for the missile from initial builds to integration, then ground and flight tests Supporting program meetings and reporting, and supporting customer meetings and periodic program reviews Coordinating with personnel from different functional areas to prepare needed resources for successful completion of testing Serving as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for IT&E-related work packages Preparing and supporting technical interchange meetings, customer design reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Pre-Ship Reviews Providing troubleshooting leadership, identifying cause and corrective action to resolve technical issues, and developing re-test instructions when needed Identifying and leading the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and increase the repeatability, efficiency, and throughput of test operations Ensuring that configuration management is maintained with all documentation Why Join Us We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced IT&E Engineer to join our team. If you have a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience, we encourage you to apply. You should also be proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, have a good understanding of basic electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills, and be able to travel to White Sands Missile Range, NM to support flight tests (<10%). The ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance is also required. As a detail-oriented and analytical individual with excellent technical skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the success of our programs and advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience. Considered an emerging authority
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
- A good understanding of basic electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills with the ability to teach others
- Experience with developing, preparing, and executing comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for missile processing, ground, and flight tests
- Experience performing tasks related to Earned Value Management Systems
- Interim Secret Clearance required to start
- 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.
- Travel to White Sands Missile Range, NM to support flight tests (<10%)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Multiple Launch Rocket System Family of Munitions (MFOM) and Launchers is a plus, including the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS, M142) and Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS, M270A2) Launchers.
- Engineering team leadership experience including task planning, control account management (CAM), subcontract management and/or employee development and mentoring
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Developing, preparing, and executing comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for missile processing, ground, and flight tests
- Performing as an asset manager for the missile from initial builds to integration, then ground and flight tests
- Supporting program meetings and reporting, and supporting customer meetings and periodic program reviews
- Coordinating with personnel from different functional areas to prepare needed resources for successful completion of testing
- Serving as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for IT&E-related work packages
- Preparing and supporting technical interchange meetings, customer design reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Pre-Ship Reviews
- Providing troubleshooting leadership, identifying cause and corrective action to resolve technical issues, and developing re-test instructions when needed
- Identifying and leading the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and increase the repeatability, efficiency, and throughput of test operations
- Ensuring that configuration management is maintained with all documentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
