Senior Systems Integration / Test Engineer

Description: Role Overview
As a Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer, you will help bring complex hardware systems to life. Youll plan and execute integration and testing activities that support the THAAD Ground programdelivering critical capabilities for defense missions. Your work will span development through production, ensuring systems perform reliably when it matters most.

Key Duties / Responsibilities
Provide technical oversight for hardware assembly, integration, and testing
Lead and support teams executing integration and test activities
Develop and review technical documents, test plans, and presentations
Present program status and technical results to leadership and customers
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes
Support program reviews and ensure alignment with customer requirements

Work Environment
Onsite role based in Huntsville, Alabama, across multiple facilities
Collaborative, team-oriented environment with engineers and program stakeholders
Fast-paced, mission-driven work supporting complex defense systems
Regular interaction with leadership and customers through reviews and briefings

Why Youll Love This Role
Work on mission-critical systems that support national defense
See your work move from development to real-world deployment
Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines
Build leadership skills through technical ownership and team coordination
Contribute to solving complex, high-impact engineering challenges

About Lockheed Martin Space
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. Were creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. Were erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. Were advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And were 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.

Company Mission & Program Overview
Lockheed Martin Space designs and builds advanced satellites and spacecraft that support government and commercial missions. These systems enable global communication, improve weather forecasting, support navigation, and help protect critical operations worldwide.

In this role, youll support the THAAD Ground programhelping ensure reliable performance of systems that contribute to missile defense and national security.

Why LM
Work on meaningful missions with real-world impact
Access to resources, tools, and support to do your best work
Culture that values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence
Opportunities to grow your career across programs and disciplines
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all requirements listed :
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, integration, and testing
Strong attention to detail, including creating technical documents, test plans, and presentations
Clear communication skills, including presenting technical information to leadership and customers
Comfortable participating in and presenting during program reviews
Ability to work onsite across multiple facilities in Huntsville, Alabama
Desired Skills:
Nice-to-have experience that can strengthen your application:
Certifications & Experience
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
Certified Test Conductor or Certified Principal Engineer
Experience with missile defense system hardware integration and checkout
Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency programs
Experience developing detailed hardware tests and procedures
Experience working in Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) environments

Technical Skills & Tools
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and specifications
Experience supporting Failure Review Boards or Change Control Boards
Familiarity with tools such as SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, JIRA, or similar systems

Leadership & Collaboration
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams or projects
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyre dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martins vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First