Lead Test Engineer - Flight Tests

Job Description

Role Overview
Lead and execute flight test planning for new development programs. Serve as a technical leader and hands-on engineer, ensuring all flight test requirements are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Influence program outcomes from early development through execution.

Key Duties / Responsibilities
Plan, implement, and execute flight tests for developmental hardware
Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules
Integrate in-house and commercial components into full systems or subsystems
Coordinate testing activities across programs and external organizations
Analyze test results, prepare reports, and verify/validate system performance
Write discrepancy reports and perform regression testing for fixes
Ensure all testing meets technical, schedule, and cost constraints

Work Environment
Fast-paced, collaborative team working across multiple sites
Close interaction with government agencies, test ranges, and IPTs
Hands-on and technical leadership role with frequent cross-team coordination
Why You'll Love This Role
Lead critical flight test efforts for cutting-edge programs
Collaborate with expert engineers and senior stakeholders
Make a tangible impact on program success from early development through execution
Grow technical and leadership skills in a high-visibility environment

Company Mission & Program Overview
Support Lockheed Martin Space's mission to advance aerospace technology and national security. This role contributes directly to the successful development, integration, and testing of next-generation systems and flight programs.

Why Lockheed Martin
Work on innovative aerospace and defense programs
Collaborate with top engineering talent in a mission-driven environment
Contribute to technologies that shape the future of space and defense

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must meet all of the following:
5+ years hands-on experience testing developmental hardware at system, subsystem, or component level
Proven experience planning and executing flight tests for missile programs
Experience leading individual contributors, setting priorities, and guiding day-to-day work
Experience collaborating with integrated product teams (IPTs) across multiple locations or organizations

Desired skills

These are not required but will strengthen your application:
Experience supporting missile or space vehicle development programs
Strong communication skills for briefing senior program leaders and stakeholders
Broad exposure to one or more areas: systems integration and test, flight test, operations, systems engineering

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.