Integration, Test & Evaluation Ground Test Engineer - Dallas TX

Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an experienced Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Engineer to support an advanced program missile and subsystem ground testing series. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions, and you will play a key role in supporting the test series leading up to flight testing.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Ground Test Engineer will support subsystem integration and testing, use of automated test equipment during missile processing, and preparation of test related documentation. The candidate will support the development of procedures for missile functional testing using automated test equipment. This role will also require the candidate to support the assembly and test of mockup missiles and live ordnance flight test missiles. The candidate will work under only general direction reporting to a program IT&E Lead. 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 ground and launcher integration tests.
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.
Ensure that configuration management is maintained with all documentation.

Why Join Us

We're looking for an experienced and skilled IT&E ground test engineer to join our team. If you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or related discipline and over 5 years of professional experience, we encourage you to apply. As a strong engineer 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.

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.
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The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. No Clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or related discipline
Minimum of 5+ years work experience in Systems/Subsystems Integration and Test or Production Testing. Considered an emerging authority.
Experience in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and formal system development/qualification/certification.
A good understanding of basic electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills with the ability to teach others.
Well-honed writing and verbal communication skills and experience with briefing our customer team members and Lockheed Martin management.
Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance. hip required to start.

Desired skills

The following are desired skills and capabilities for Systems Integration and Test (I&T) assignments:
Experience with missile systems including launch systems and targeting/fire control elements is preferred.
Experience with electrical integration (e.g. power transfer testing) is highly desired.
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.
Verify that test data is recorded and cataloged appropriately.
Experience in writing test procedures, integrating and testing hardware, and working with test facilities.

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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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 $125,600 - $217,695. 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.