Description:
You will be a System Integration/Test Engineer Technical Team Lead at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Grand Prairie, Texas, responsible for supporting the development, integration, and test of an advanced missile system. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions, and you will play a key role in providing technical leadership, test planning, subsystem and system test/flight test coordination, reporting, and customer engagement.
What You Will Be Doing
As a System Integration/Test Engineer Team Lead, you will be responsible for:
• Providing technical leadership and oversight of Integration and Test (I&T) activities, including subsystem integration and test, ground and flight system testing, and coordination of laboratories and test ranges
• Developing, preparing, and executing comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules supporting launcher integration tests and flight tests
• Preparing and supporting technical interchange meetings, customer design reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Pre-Ship Reviews
• Serving as the main Lockheed Martin interface to the customer test team and ensuring on-time deliveries of program work products to the customer
• Providing troubleshooting leadership, identifying cause and corrective action to resolve technical production problems, 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
• Traveling to Camden, AR to support missile fabrication and test, and to Woomera Test Range, Australia to support flight tests (~20%)
Why Join Us
We're looking for an experienced and skilled System Integration/Test Engineer Team Lead to join our team. If you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience, we encourage you to apply. You should also have a good understanding of basic electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills, experience with missile systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications. As a strong leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the success of our programs and advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
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. A Final Secret Clearance is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience. Considered an emerging authority.
• Experience providing technical leadership and oversight of Integration and Test (I&T) activities, including subsystem integration and test, ground and flight system testing, and coordination of laboratories and test ranges
• A good understanding of basic electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills
• Experience with ground launched missile systems development and test activities
• Experience with collaboration / leading multi-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Final Secret Clearance required to start
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate comfortably with multiple 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.
• Experience in Cost Account Management (CAM) and leading a team of diverse engineers.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First