Flight Test Ground System Engineer -- Level 3

Lockheed Martin; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements and 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Ground Station Engineer (GSE) Level 3 to join the Skunk Works team. The role emphasizes advanced system integration, real-time troubleshooting, and rapid prototyping across projects such as high-profile aircraft programs.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, maintain a Top Secret clearance, and possess proven Flight Test experience, with opportunities for professional growth within a premier aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance with special program access
• Proven Flight Test experience

Responsibilities

• Serve as a system expert for Ground Station engineering and IT readiness.
• Perform real-time troubleshooting of complex hardware/software anomalies and asset test readiness.
• Plan and execute system integration, verification and validation activities.
• Coordinate with DoD customers and internal stakeholders to translate requirements into system solutions.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Flight Test experience

Security+ certification

Engineering documentation

DoD customer interface

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to refining aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless.

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to refining aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless.

Join us as a Lockheed Martin Ground Station Engineer (GSE) -- Level 3 with our legendary Skunk Works organization. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightning II. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here.

The Ground System Engineer (GSE) is a specialized system engineer that acts as a system expert. They perform computer administrations functions to include software installations and upgrades, user account and hardware maintenance. They also deal with real-time troubleshooting of complex hardware/software anomalies with analysis and evaluation of asset under test. They execute readiness tests to verify system under test functionality.

More generally, a System Engineer-IT Sr performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance with special program access
• Proven Flight Test experience

Desired Skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline
• Security+ certification
• Experience in engineering documentation, configuration control and change boards, and systems management
• History interfacing directly with DoD customers

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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
• 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.