Description: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an experienced Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Lead Engineer to support an advanced program Ship Systems Integration and Test. The successful candidate would lead the ship systems team in test planning, hardware management, coordination with suppliers and other Lockheed Martin sites, and hazard analysis development.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Ship Systems Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Engineer, you will support subsystem integration and testing, coordinating with the assigned ship point of contact to prepare power, command and control interfaces for the launch system used for future flight testing.
The candidate will support the development of procedures for dry-run and formal functional testing using automated test equipment prior to live fire tests. The candidate will communicate technical status and issues internally to program and functional leadership, as well as externally to customers. Candidate must be comfortable coordinating with various cross-functional organizations, groups and facilities to ensure program requirements are being met and in support of various test activities. When necessary, the candidate will travel to Lockheed Martin production facilities, supplier’s facilities, and customer facilities.
Key Duties:
• Develops, prepares, and executes comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules supporting launcher integration tests and flight tests.
• Own the development and execution of the overall Assembly, Integration, and Test Plan for Ship Systems across LM sites (Grand Prairie, Lufkin, Archibald)
• Lead cross-functional teams, suppliers, and cross-site members (very comfortable working on a team and leading a team)
• Support and advise suppliers to prepare test facilities and work with the team to ensure Ship Systems equipment is ready for I&T activities (DVTs and demos off-site)
• Prepare and support technical interchange meetings, customer design reviews, Test Readiness Reviews and Pre-Ship Reviews.
• Be an LM interface to the customer test team and be responsible for ensuring on-time deliveries of program work products to the customer.
• Provide troubleshooting leadership, identify cause and corrective action to resolve technical build problems and develop re-test instructions when needed.
• Identify and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and increase the repeatability, efficiency, and throughput of test operations.
• Support Systems Engineering team in requirement management.
Why Join Us
We're looking for an experienced and skilled IT&E engineer to join our team. If you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field with 5 years of professional experience or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree, we encourage you to apply. 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.
This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% to domestic destination(s) as needed.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Grand Prairie, Texas. 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 Active Secret Clearance required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field with 5 years of professional experience or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master’s degree. Considered career or journey level.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• A good understanding of basic electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills with the ability to teach others.
• Well-honed writing and verbal communication skills.
• Current DoD Secret Clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with missile systems including launch systems and targeting/fire control elements.
• 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.
• Able to identify, document, and track program and/or event risks with program leadership
• Verify that test data is recorded and cataloged appropriately.
• Experience in writing test procedures, integrating and testing hardware, and working with test facilities.
• Comfortable working in or excited by working in a fast paced environment.
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
