Systems Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (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 in Palmdale, CA seeks a System Engineer Sr Stf (Level 5) to lead system integration lab activities and coordinate technical exchanges to meet program milestones.

You will manage hardware/software integration, design and install equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (HWIL/Closed‑Loop), and collaborate with software teams and customers to verify and test solutions. Strong LabVIEW and SIL leadership are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline.
• Experience with Avionics Systems Integration and Test or Laboratory Hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Lead system integration lab activities, coordinating technical exchanges, and delivering program milestones.
• Manage and perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations.
• Design, install, and integrate equipment for the Systems Integration Labs, including HWIL/Closed‑Loop setups.
• Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification and testing.
• Oversee product integration, regression, and verification testing across system test labs.
• Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration management requirements.

Skills

Avionics I&T

System integration

LabVIEW

RF testing

Leadership in SIL

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Standard Job Description You will be the System Engineer Sr Stf (Level 5) for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team. Our team turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world.

Standard Job Description You will be the System Engineer Sr Stf (Level 5) for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team. Our team turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world.

What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer Sr Stf you will be responsible for leading system integration lab activities, coordinating technical exchanges, and delivering program milestones.

• Manage and perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations.
• Design, install, and integrate equipment for the Systems Integration Labs, including HWIL/Closed‑Loop setups.
• Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification and testing.
• Oversee product integration, regression, and verification testing across system test labs.
• Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration management requirements.

What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are You are a collaborative engineer with deep experience in system integration and test. You thrive in fast‑paced, innovative environments and excel at translating complex requirements into reliable solutions. Your strong communication skills enable effective partnership with cross‑functional teams and customers. You are driven by delivering tangible results that advance cutting‑edge aerospace programs.

Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN -This position is located at a facility that requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secretclearance to start. This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. aerosystems 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. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position in practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
• Demonstrated experience with Avionics Systems Integration and Test or Laboratory Hardware development and buildup

Desired Skills

• Avionics and SIL experience/background, planning and I&T experience / background, experience with requirements development and integration and test processes, strong laboratory skills, flight test experience
• Experience with Sub-System Integration, working in a System Integration Lab and troubleshooting system integration anomalies
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, or A+ certification desired in candidate would need to obtain certification upon being hired for this position
• Experience in computing systems (Processing, Network, Storage, Display technologies)
• Experience modifying and maintaining system test procedures.
• Proficiency in cable fabrication, installation and troubleshooting (BNC, ENET, RF, Fiber Optic, data).
• Experience with the deployment and configuration management of hardware components
• Experience in LabView
• Experience with RF design and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with communications protocols such as USB, ethernet, serial and video
• Leadership experience in SIL environment

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $145100.00 - $269500.00

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.