Systems Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale is seeking a Test Engineer to execute test procedures, review requirements, and develop comprehensive test plans and schedules supporting production and development programs; you will support lower-level checkouts leading to system-level demonstrations.

The role requires understanding of system testing principles, experience with agile methods, MBSE tools such as CAMEO, and the ability to analyze data, document anomalies, perform root-cause investigations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or equivalent.
• Understanding of system testing principles, methodologies, and techniques; including test planning, execution, and reporting
• Experience in agile development process, roles, and rhythms (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Active or current Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Executes test procedures and develops test plans.
• Reviews test requirements and supports integration activities.
• Documents test anomalies and leads troubleshooting to identify root causes.
• Prepares Test Readiness Review and Test Exit Review packages.
• Performs data review and generates final test reports.

Skills

System testing principles

Agile development

MBSE tools

Security clearance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAMEO MBSE

Job description

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space

Overview

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Roles

• Perform as a Test Engineer responsible for execution of test procedures during testing
• Review, evaluate and have an understanding of test requirements
• Develop, prepare and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules supporting production and development programs
• Have an understanding of and support lower-level checkouts that build up to system level demonstrations
• Perform integration studies, tasks, and implementation
• Support System Engineering in the development and verification of System and Segment requirements
• Perform data review and data reduction, and generate final test reports
• Document test anomalies found during test execution and lead troubleshooting, to identify root cause and corrective actions to resolve technical issues, and develop re-test procedures, as needed
• Prepare Test Readiness Review and Test Exit Review presentation packages
• Identify and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Have an understanding of and perform job duties using the principles and disciplines of Test Engineering including procedures, process discipline and command media

Responsibilities

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. 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

• Bachelors degree in Engineering/Technical discipline or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Understanding of system testing principles, methodologies, and techniques; including test planning, execution, and reporting
• Experience in agile development process, roles, and rhythms (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Experience with MBSE Tools (e.g CAMEO) with knowledge of system test concepts
• Active or current Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• 5+ years of experience performing Systems Engineering and integration activities in the aerospace industry, with a focus on ground segments or satellite communications systems
• Experience with test automation frameworks and tools
• Experience as part of a larger system focused technical team, with knowledge of the space to ground segment interface
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple engineering fields to develop MBSE products, test plans and procedures
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.