Sr Staff Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Flexible schedules 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Test Engineer in Huntsville, AL to design, implement, and execute comprehensive testing strategies for advanced defense systems. You will create test cases, collaborate with engineering teams, and leverage Linux, test architectures, log analysis, and scripting to verify product functionality and drive quality improvements.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidate must have a DoD Final Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this position or higher.
• Proficiency with writing and executing software test procedures and with trouble shooting (defect identification, root cause analysis).
• Experience with verification of test objectives and data collection for a missile defense program.
• Experience presenting test analysis or test procedures to customers or stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing test cases and test procedures to verify product functionality.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize testing requirements.
• Utilizing Linux, test case architectures, run log analysis, and bash scripting to design and execute comprehensive testing protocols.
• Analyzing test results and identifying areas for improvement.

Skills

Linux

Test case architectures

Run log analysis

Bash scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Education

DoD Final Secret Security Clearance

Tools

Linux/RedHat

Job description

What We’re Doing

Lockheed Martin is developing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. As a leader in the defense and aerospace industry, we are committed to delivering high-quality products that exceed expectations. Our team is working on cutting‑edge projects that require rigorous testing and validation to ensure product functionality and reliability.

Standard Job Description

What We’re Doing

Lockheed Martin is developing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. As a leader in the defense and aerospace industry, we are committed to delivering high-quality products that exceed expectations. Our team is working on cutting‑edge projects that require rigorous testing and validation to ensure product functionality and reliability.

The Work

As a Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in our team's success. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Developing test cases and test procedures to verify product functionality
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize testing requirements
• Utilizing your expertise in Linux, test case architectures, run log analysis, and bash scripting to design and execute comprehensive testing protocols
• Analyzing test results and identifying areas for improvement

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced defense and aerospace systems. Our team is comprised of talented professionals who are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that make a difference. We are committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that values excellence.

Who You Are

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience and/or knowledge of Linux, test case architectures, run log analysis, and bash scripting
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

Why Join Us

• Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
• Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified candidate must have a DoD Final Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this position or higher
• Proficiency with writing and executing software test procedures
• Experience authoring and executing test procedures
• Experience with trouble shooting (defect identification, root cause analysis)
• Experience with verification of test objectives
• Knowledge of ground test design and data collection for a complex missile defense program
• Must have experience in using analytical tools that assess the system level performance
• Experience with Linux/RedHat
• Experience presenting test analysis or test procedures to customer/stakeholders

Desired Skills

• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
• Experience with test case architecture
• Knowledge of System Engineering for test campaign and test event design processes in support of system assessment
• Understanding performance characterization of battle management and command and control functions
• Knowledge of MDS kill chain including radar acquisition, tracking, and discrimination; battle manager engagement planning, warfighter interaction, and engagement coordination with other MDS systems; and interceptor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a geographically distributed team

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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, and 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.