Space Systems Engineering Manager (Flexible Work)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado seeks an experienced Systems Test professional to lead lab and test-definition activities, develop an integrated test plan, and guide test execution for a next‑gen MILSATCOM program. You will coordinate hardware/software integration and risk-reduction testing with the SEIT team to ensure a robust, on-time delivery.

The role demands 5+ years in test preparation and execution, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to obtain a DoD security

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Test preparation activities and test execution of complex systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading small/medium sized teams to achieve demanding technical objectives
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, developing, use of system test beds and/or other high-fidelity risk reduction environments
• Ability to obtain a DOD SECRET security clearance. Thus US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements definition for new labs and tests, development of an integrated test plan, and various levels of involvement in test execution.
• Lead the test team's support to systems hardware/software integration, test planning, and execution.
• Lead the development of products needed to conduct testing at factory and in orbit.
• Lead the generation of system test requirements.
• Lead development of key system-level risk reduction test bed
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Have excellent organization and troubleshooting skills and be proficient in understanding hardware/software design, requirements generation, product development, test execution, and verification activities.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Team collaboration

System test beds

Problem solving

DOD SECRET clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree / INCOSE Certification

Tools

MBSE

Test automation

Electrical ground test equipment

Lab testing

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado seeks an experienced Systems Test professional to lead lab and test-definition activities, develop an integrated test plan, and guide test execution for a next‑gen MILSATCOM program. You will coordinate hardware/software integration and risk-reduction testing with the SEIT team to ensure a robust, on-time delivery.

The role demands 5+ years in test preparation and execution, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to obtain a DoD security