You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab, for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for overseeing lab operations, integrating and maintaining lab hardware, coordinating cross functionally with other teams to ensure lab operations meet important milestones, support testing events.
What You Will Be Doing
As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Staff (level 4), you will be responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational hardware and supporting the Systems Integration Lab.
Your responsibilities will include:Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations.Install equipment in server racks and maintain lab inventory.Design and integrate hardware for the Systems Integration Labs.Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and Closed‑Loop testing in the lab.Interface with software developers and systems engineers to support verification activities.What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
A collaborative engineering professional with a strong background in hardware integration, system testing, and documentation. You thrive in fast‑paced, visionary environments and bring rigorous engineering standards to complex projects. Your ability to bridge hardware and software teams makes you a key contributor to groundbreaking aircraft development.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
This position is for a fulltime 4/10C 2nd shift position (Wednesday - Saturday).
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
• Demonstrated experience with Avionics Systems Integration and Test or Laboratory Hardware development and buildup
• Avionics and SIL experience/background, planning and I&T experience / background, experience with requirements development and integration and test processes, strong laboratory skills, flight test experience
• Experience with Sub-System Integration, working in a System Integration Lab and troubleshooting system integration anomalies
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, or A+ certification desired in candidate would need to obtain certification upon being hired for this position
• Experience in computing systems (Processing, Network, Storage, Display technologies)
• Experience modifying and maintaining system test procedures.
• Proficiency in cable fabrication, installation and troubleshooting (BNC, ENET, RF, Fiber Optic, data).
• Experience with the deployment and configuration management of hardware components
• Experience in LabView
• Experience with RF design and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with communications protocols such as USB, ethernet, serial and video
• Leadership experience in SIL environment
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
- Demonstrated experience with avionics systems integration and test or laboratory hardware development and buildup
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Active Secret security clearance required to start
- CompTIA Security+, Network+, or A+ certification, or ability to obtain certification after hire
- Avionics and Systems Integration Lab experience
- Planning and integration and test experience
- Requirements development and integration and test process experience
- Strong laboratory skills
- Flight test experience
- Subsystem integration and system integration anomaly troubleshooting experience
- Experience with computing systems, including processing, networking, storage, and display technologies
- Experience modifying and maintaining system test procedures
- Proficiency in cable fabrication, installation, and troubleshooting
- Experience deploying and configuring hardware components
- Experience with LabVIEW
- RF design and troubleshooting experience
- Familiarity with USB, Ethernet, serial, and video communications protocols
- Leadership experience in a Systems Integration Lab environment
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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