Lead Avionics Systems Engineer – HITL & Lab Reprogramming

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible schedules

401k match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Lead Systems Engineer for the F-35 Reprogramming Labs on the SSL Common Stimulator team. You will lead supplier execution across EW, RF, and avionics simulation efforts, aligning technical positions with approved scope and laboratory needs while guiding cross‑functional teams.

This role requires independent judgment, managing multiple suppliers, and experience with lab integration, FAT/SAT readiness, and program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited college or university (Preferred: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Applied Physics).
• Demonstrated experience leading supplier technical execution or complex systems development through design reviews, test, and delivery.
• Functional and interface knowledge of one or more of the following: Electronic Warfare (EW), RADAR, Communications, Navigation, and Identification (CNI), radio-frequency stimulation, or avionics and sensor simulation systems.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and resolving issues involving engineering, suppliers, and/or program stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier technical execution for EW, Radar, RF stimulation, simulation control, and related avionics test capabilities across multiple laboratory efforts.
• Coordinate TIMs and SETRs; establish review expectations and drive actions to closure.
• Review FAT/SAT readiness, verification coverage, and open discrepancies; provide readiness recommendations.
• Review CDRL submissions for completeness and alignment with contract requirements; track corrections.
• Integrate supplier milestones with lab plans and identify resource constraints and risks early.
• Represent the team in customer events and program reviews; brief status and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Cross-functional teams

Requirements verification

HITL systems

EVMS concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

IBM DOORS

Microsoft 365

Project

Visio

Cameo

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Lead Systems Engineer for the F-35 Reprogramming Labs on the SSL Common Stimulator team. You will lead supplier execution across EW, RF, and avionics simulation efforts, aligning technical positions with approved scope and laboratory needs while guiding cross‑functional teams.

This role requires independent judgment, managing multiple suppliers, and experience with lab integration, FAT/SAT readiness, and program reviews.