Test Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin•Huntsville, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Test Engineer within Lockheed Martin Space, you will play a key role in ensuring complex aerospace systems are properly assembled, integrated, and tested before delivery. You will support the full lifecycle of hardware integration and testing—helping verify system performance, resolve issues, and ensure mission readiness. This role offers hands-on technical work, collaboration across disciplines, and the opportunity to grow into a Certified Test Conductor supporting high-visibility aerospace programs. At Lockheed Martin Space, we are shaping the future of space exploration and national defense. Our teams design, build, and test advanced space systems that protect, connect, and explore the world beyond Earth. Joining our Test Engineering team means contributing to mission-critical aerospace programs that demand precision, teamwork, and innovation. We foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and technical excellence—where your work directly supports successful missions. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Requirements

Ability to obtain an Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to start
Experience or willingness to learn Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) operations
Experience or willingness to learn how to write and execute test procedures in an Assembly, Test, Launch Operations (ATLO), or production environment
Willingness and ability to present technical information to senior leaders, customers, and executives
Ability to work onsite across Huntsville and Courtland, Alabama facilities

Nice To Haves

Prior certification as a Certified Test Conductor and/or Certified Principal Engineer
Experience supporting programs with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Hands-on experience testing missile systems in a production or operational environment
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications
Background in or adjacent to manufacturing or test engineering, including hardware integration and test flows
Experience working on cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams
Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space systems and tools (e.g., SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, PMP Database, Automation Framework) or equivalent industry tools
Experience using basic lab equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, and signal analyzers
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with customers, program teams, and leadership

Responsibilities

Execute assembly, integration, and test activities to ensure systems operate as designed
Develop, update, and maintain test procedures that support vehicle integration and delivery
Plan and coordinate daily test readiness and execution across multiple internal and external teams
Support and perform system and subsystem testing, including regression testing after fixes
Analyze test results and document findings through reports and discrepancy documentation
Translate customer and contractual requirements into effective test solutions that balance technical, schedule, and cost considerations
Support certification and performance as a Certified Test Conductor / Test Engineer
Ensure test activities meet established functional, technical, and quality standards