Description: 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.
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. An Interim 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.
• 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
Desired Skills:
• 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.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
