Job DescriptionYou will be the Systems Engineer Sr - Skunk Works for the Automated Test Team which is responsible for the integration and test of software products in a laboratory environment.
What You Will Be DoingAs the Systems Engineer Sr - Skunk Works you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end automated test solutions that validate aviation-system software, from hardware-in-the-loop simulations to system-level health diagnostics.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing and maintaining automated testing infrastructure and software test harnesses using Red Hat Linux, Ansible, Cucumber, and GitLab.
- Integrating COTS and Lockheed-Martin automation tools into the test environment and ensuring they operate on air-gapped (classified) networks.
- Collaborating with customers and internal decision-makers to translate requirements into test automation strategies.
- Providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineers, guiding rapid implementation of test solutions.
- Continuously acquiring new technical skills and applying them to emerging challenges.
What's In It For YouWe 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 AreYou are a proactive, collaborative engineer who thrives in a fast-moving, high-performance team. You excel at translating complex requirements into reliable, repeatable test solutions and are comfortable communicating with both technical peers and senior leadership. Your curiosity drives you to explore new tools and techniques, and you bring strong leadership skills to guide multidisciplinary efforts.
Further Information About This Opportunity The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
This position can be based in Fort Worth, TX or Marietta, GA Basic Qualifications Bachelors or above degree in engineering/technical discipline or 7+ years of relevant/related experience
Experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat preferred)
Desired skills Experience with Git Software Configuration Management
Experience with container orchestration technologies
Experience with infrastructure as code approaches (Ansible preferred)
Experience with Helm and Kubernetes
Experience with the automation of software-based systems
Experience with software languages such as Java, C++, Python, etc.
Experience with software test tools that deal with application behavior, such as Cucumber
technologies such as Docker, Podman, containerd, etc.
Familiarity with flight simulation technologies and experimentation
Familiarity with Gitlab and Atlassian products
Familiarity with the concepts of DevSecOps
Familiarity with aircraft Mission Systems (RADAR, IR Tracking, ect.) and with the Operational Use of a Modern Tactical Airborne Platform
Familiarity with Agile SW Development and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
Familiarity with cloud computing
Current Security+ Certification
Active Top Secret Clearance w/ last completed investigation in last 5 years
Willingness for occasional travel
EEOLockheed 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.
Other Important InformationBy 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 InformationLockheed 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 StatementPay 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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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 StatementPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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.
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