Flight Test Ground Systems Engineer — TS Clearance

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

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.