Systems Integration & Test Engineer Lead, Sr Staff -Dallas, TX

Job Description

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.

You will be the RF Seeker Integration Lead at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, steering the end to end integration of the RF seeker into a major franchise program at our Grand Prairie, TX site.

Your team will build and test three RF seekers, develop HWIL/Sensor HWIL test strategies, and validate hardware software integration across multiple disciplines, culminating in an attitude control motor (ACM) compatibility testing at White Sands Missile Range.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Seeker Integration Lead you will own the hardware and System Integration and Test effort for the remainder of the RF Seeker Demo Program. You will design and execute test rigs, manage traceability and test pedigree for two flight capable seekers, and coordinate cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration and on time delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead the build, integration, and verification of three RF seekers.
Develop and execute HWIL and Sensor HWIL test plans, including ACM compatibility tests at White Sands Missile Range.
Design, assemble, and troubleshoot analog/digital test rigs using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.
Integrate sensor packages, RF subsystems, and power distribution units into the seeker architecture.
Interface firmware, real time operating systems (RTOS), and middleware with the seeker hardware.
Manage interface control documents (ICDs) and maintain requirements traceability across the program.
Lead cross functional teams, drive schedule and risk reviews, and report status to senior leadership.
Ensure test pedigree and traceability for two seekers that may fly in the demonstration flight test.
Mentor junior engineers and foster knowledge transfer throughout the integration effort.

**Candidates must be willing and able to adjust work hours during major mission success test events, critical failure analysis, test readiness preparation, or when emergency situations demand work hours outside the traditional 9/80 schedule.

Why Join Us

High impact mission: Your work directly enables advanced seeker technology for next generation missile systems.

Technical leadership: Shape a multidisciplinary team, influence architecture decisions, and drive a critical demonstration program.

Cutting edge environment: Work with state of the art HWIL/Sensor HWIL facilities, RF subsystems, and real time embedded software.- Professional growth: Access to senior technical mentors, leadership development programs, and opportunities to expand into broader system engineering roles.

Collaborative culture: Join a diverse, inclusive team that values open communication, innovative problem solving, and continuous improvement.

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. An Interim Secret Clearance is required to start.

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Basic Qualifications

B.S. in STEM degree such as Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of experience.



Electrical Testing: 5+ years experience in analog/digital test of aerospace avionics; proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power analyzers.

Test Design: Proven ability to design HWIL/SIL test rigs and/or been an "asset manager" responsible for flight hardware

Hardware Integration: Hands-on experience integrating sensor packages, RF subsystems, and power distribution units.

Software Integration: Familiarity with embedded firmware, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and middleware.

Systems Engineering: Knowledge of systems architecture, interface control documents (ICDs), and requirements traceability.

Project Leadership: Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams; schedule and risk management.

Ability to work onsite full time collaboratively with cross-functional team in a closed lab environment.

Desired skills

Masters in STEM degree such as Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.

Active Secret Clearance.

Experience with missile-grade seeker technology or similar sensor integration projects.

Strong planning and organizational skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and lean principles.

Experience working with program managers, chief engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement I&T strategies.

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.

EEO

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.