Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is expanding operations at our White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) facility in southern New Mexico. We are seeking a dedicated Systems Integration and Test Engineer to join our Air & Missile Defense team.
At Lockheed Martin, you will help shape the future of aerospace and defense technology. While our work tackles challenges that make global headlines, our teams experience the day-to-day impact of solving critical national security needs. Backed by the resources, innovation, and breakthrough legacy of a global technology leader, you will apply your expertise to solve formidable engineering challenges alongside top industry talent.
In this role, you will provide hands-on technical and operational support for Air & Missile Defense test activities across WSMR. Key responsibilities include:
- Test Execution & Leadership: Serve as Test Conductor leading test operations in accordance with released engineering documentation; collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams of technicians, quality assurance inspectors, and engineers.
- Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, subsystems, and ground support equipment (GSE) supporting weapon system testing.
- Technical Documentation & Schematics: Interpret and execute operations in strict compliance with technical manuals, engineering blueprints, electrical schematics, and standard operating procedures.
- System Buildup & Integration: Execute assembly, buildup, and functional test procedures for mechanical and electrical systems, instrumentation, and test hardware.
- Certifications & Compliance: Obtain and maintain required technical certifications per product and process specifications (e.g., ordnance handling, precision electrical assembly, sealant/coating application).
- Configuration Management: Strictly adhere to and enforce project configuration control standards across all assigned test hardware and documentation.
- Safety & Hazardous Material Controls: Observe and enforce compliance with all Environmental, Safety, and Health (ESH) procedures, including the safe handling, storage, and disposition of hazardous materials and waste.
- Mission Travel: Support occasional short-term travel across WSMR, within the continental United States (CONUS), or internationally (OCONUS) as required by mission objectives.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
Demonstrated competency in leading test conduct in an ordnance environment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated skills and aptitude in assembly and test procedure execution.
Willingness to travel.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a PC and applications – Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. Ability to achieve and maintain certification in technical skills as required by the role.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and must be able to obtain an interim secret clearance prior to start.
Current Secret security clearance.
Experience leading technical teams in handling explosives as part of weapon system development and testing
Experience at a major testing range such as White Sands Missile Range, Redstone Arsenal, or China Lake is desired.
Experience in understanding, observing and enforcing compliance with environmental control procedures for the
handling and disposition of hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
Experience leading missile systems testing.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
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 from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education
- Competency leading test conduct in an ordnance environment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Skills and aptitude in assembly and test procedure execution
- Willingness to travel
- Proficiency using a PC and Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to obtain and maintain required technical certifications
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, including an interim Secret clearance before start
- Current Secret security clearance
- Experience leading technical teams handling explosives during weapon system development and testing
- Experience at a major testing range such as White Sands Missile Range, Redstone Arsenal, or China Lake
- Experience with environmental controls for hazardous materials and waste
- Experience leading missile systems testing
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