18 flight test engineer jobs found in Palmdale, CA

Description: At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a junior member of an ADP Flight Test Engineering team, providing support for all flight test activity from laboratory, to ground test, to flight and then moving to the test location. The candidate will be part of a fast paced,...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns visionary aircraft into reality and is known for building the finest military aircraft in the world. This recognition is continually earned through our commitment to relentless research and development of high-performance aircraft, continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design and manufacturing strategies, and delivering operational readiness for our customers' missions to ensure continued relevancy for the life cycle of our products. This position is for a Flight Test Engineer, a senior member of an ADP Flight Test Engineering team, providing support for all flight test activity including laboratory, ground and flight test. Travel is required in this role; up to 25% of the time. You will be part of a fast paced, dynamic environment exploring state of the art technical solutions. This Flight Test Engineer will be tasked across the full flight test life...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® is on the leading edge of manufacturing innovation. We continually look for ways to improve processes and performance while extracting cost by focusing on the areas of subsystems installation and integration. What You Will Be Doing: Work corrective actions for discrepancies in a manufacturing environment across multiple portions of the build. Conduct critical reviews of processes to identify gaps and close the process gaps with the intent of reducing variation and discrepancies in the build. Collaborate with quality engineering and production operations to triage repeat failure modes in a production environment. Utilize lean six sigma toolsets to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans. Collaborate with team members to explore out-of-the-box thinking and contribute to product improvement initiatives. What’s In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your...

Description: This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on from the lab to the aircraft in all stages of development, including design, code, integration, and lab and field test. We work on a wide range of technologies and give our team members the opportunity to drive their career towards their area of interest. You will work with a high performing and passionate team who are involved within the company as well as outside the organization. This positions offers meaningful and exciting technical work spanning both software development and supporting integration and test for a multi-site team. **IMPACT: ** In this role, you will apply your expertise in embedded software and avionics to lead and scale an Agile Scrum team delivering complex, flight- and safety-critical systems. You will drive the development of robust, high-performance software across a wide range of aircraft platforms, enabling both rapid prototyping and fielded...

Description: You will be the Simulation & System Test (SST) Engineer for the Skunk Works – Advanced Development Programs team. Our team is responsible for integrating and testing mission‑system capabilities on advanced aircraft, in high‑fidelity laboratory on flight‑test‑bed as well as flight‑test solutions that enable the development of next‑generation platforms What You Will Be Doing: As the SST Engineer you will support the team that integrates and validates mission‑system functions across lab, flying‑test‑bed, and flight‑test environments. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing test requirements and detailed procedures based on system specifications. • Executing integration and test activities in laboratory settings and evaluating system performance on flying test‑beds. • Supporting mission‑system flight‑test evaluations and reporting results to stakeholders. • Leveraging a deep technical background and strong communication skills to interface with...

Description: You will be the Radio Operations Engineer - Level 4 for the Radio Operations team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Radio Operations Engineer - Level 4 you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management, programming, maintenance, and repair of PLMR P‑25 radio systems and flight‑operations air‑band radios at the Palmdale facility. Your responsibilities will include: Program, configure, and maintain hand‑held, mobile, and base P‑25 radios, interfacing with the vendor for support and repair. Maintain and repair flight‑operations air‑band radios (fixed, remote, and mobile stations) to ensure uninterrupted flight and ground operations. Install PLMR P‑25 radio systems in company vehicles and provide 24/7 emergency‑service availability. Perform acceptance testing on flight hardware following Lockheed Martin test procedures. Utilize RF test equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF power...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Join Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' cutting-edge team at the Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works®) in Palmdale, California, as a full-time Subsystem Design Engineer. Dive into the heart of aerospace innovation, where you'll craft and refine aircraft subsystem designs, tackle technical challenges head-on, and ensure flawless installations. Your role will involve everything from developing and validating new designs to troubleshooting malfunctions, all while collaborating with a diverse array of teams and stakeholders. If you're ready to soar with the best in the industry and leave your mark on the future of aviation, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for. Responsibilities for this position may include: - Develop, test, and validate new and modified subsystem designs - Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action - Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system...

Description: You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational reality. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf you will be responsible for delivering hardware‑centric solutions that enable rapid system verification and testing. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design and integrate hardware equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (SIL). Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and closed‑loop development/testing in the SIL. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification activities. Maintain design documentation and adhere to configuration‑management requirements. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance...

Description: You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab Sr for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational reality. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Sr you will be responsible for delivering hardware‑centric solutions that enable rapid system verification and testing. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Design and integrate hardware equipment for the Systems Integration Labs (SIL). Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and closed‑loop development/testing in the SIL. Interface with software developers, systems engineers, and customers to support verification activities. 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...

Description: You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - Skunkworks for the Skunkworks team which is responsible for ... What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - Skunkworks you will be responsible for delivering high‑impact mechanical designs that enable next‑generation electromagnetic and RF systems. Your responsibilities will include: Design electromagnetic/RF components and antennas. Develop radomes and support structures for flight‑qualified hardware. Engineer composite and metallic components/structures. Create full‑scale RCS/RF test fixtures. Provide technical support for classified activities. 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,...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer - Skunk Works for the Integration and Test team which is responsible for ... What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer - Skunk Works you will be responsible for supporting the team that integrates and validates mission‑system functions across lab, flying‑test‑bed, and flight‑test environments. Your responsibilities will include: Develop test requirements and detailed procedures based on system specifications. Execute integration and test activities in laboratory settings and evaluate system performance on flying test‑beds. Support mission‑system flight‑test evaluations and report results to stakeholders. Interface with engineers, pilots, and program leadership using strong communication skills. Apply expertise in modern software‑intensive mission‑system architectures and understand military aircraft functionality. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance...

Description: WHO WE ARE The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering to be a part of a team that will carry on our 80-year tradition-making history in advanced aircraft development. The vehicle management software team writes software for a wide range of aircraft subsystems that make an airplane fly. We are a highly innovative, multi-site, fast paced team developing modular and reusable software to support both our current platforms and the aircraft of the future. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU 3-day weekend every weekend! 4-10 Mon-Thursday option + Flexible Schedules This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on from the lab to the aircraft in all stages of development, including design, code, integration, and lab and field test. We work on a wide range of technologies and give our team members the opportunity to drive their career towards their area of...

Description: Our Team: We lead the full lifecycle of embedded and mission software development—from requirements, architecture, and design to implementation, integration, and test. Our expertise spans air vehicle systems, avionics, communications, and infrastructure software, including supplier and subsystem integration. We drive CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps automation, and simulation environments, while ensuring compliance with airworthiness, safety, and cybersecurity standards. Our team supports aircraft integration, GNC, and hardware/software coordination, leveraging MBSE, Cameo modeling, and SCFTA for system design. We execute rigorous software testing (UT, FQT, regression, FMET, SCO), support flight test and control room operations, and deliver data analysis, customer demos, and proposal content. Through agile processes, planning, and peer reviews, we ensure technical excellence and mission success across SPI, CAM, IPTL, and SPE roles. What you will do: We are seeking an...

Description: You will be the System Engineer Sr Stf 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. Your responsibilities will include: 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...

Description: This team is working new development software where our team members get to work hands on from the lab to the aircraft in all stages of development, including design, code, integration, and lab and field test. We work on a wide range of technologies and give our team members the opportunity to drive their career towards their area of interest. You will work with a high performing and passionate team who are involved within the company as well as outside the organization. This positions offers meaningful and exciting technical work spanning both software development and supporting integration and test for a multi-site team. **IMPACT: ** In this role, you will apply your expertise in embedded software and avionics to lead and scale an Agile Scrum team delivering complex, flight- and safety-critical systems. You will drive the development of robust, high-performance software across a wide range of aircraft platforms, enabling both rapid prototyping and fielded...

Description: You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for overseeing lab operations, integrating and maintaining lab hardware, coordinating cross functionally with other teams to ensure lab operations meet important milestones, support testing events. What You Will Be Doing As the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf you will be responsible for turning visionary aircraft concepts into operational hardware and supporting the Systems Integration Lab. Your responsibilities will include: Perform system integration, test, and troubleshooting of hardware/software configurations. Install equipment in server racks and maintain lab inventory. Design and integrate hardware for the Systems Integration Labs. Establish Hardware‑In‑The‑Loop (HWIL) and Closed‑Loop testing in the lab. Interface with software developers and systems engineers to support verification activities....

Description: Become a Skunk and define the future by developing disruptive solutions that combine autonomy, stealth technology, open systems architectures, and manned/unmanned teaming capabilities to solve the most critical national security challenges today. Push the boundaries of what’s possible to quickly design, develop and test innovative solutions that provide lifesaving intelligence for the warfighter. At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, nothing is impossible. Our scientists and engineers tackle some of the world’s hardest problems every day to pioneer radical approaches to groundbreaking advanced technology concepts. As a Senior software engineer, you will contribute to the full development lifecycle, including requirements generation, software design, implementation, integration, and flight test. You'll develop next generation Avionics services, safety critical OFP software and integrate flight critical hardware subsystems. Participate in end-to-end integration activities...

Description: This position is for a Software Engineer within the historic Skunk Works Organization. The team is a diverse set of hardware and software engineers working to design, develop, prototype, and integrate cutting edge technologies. Embodying the true Skunk Works spirit, the dynamic, fast-paced environment delivers frequent improvements and testing. The candidate is expected to join a team of software engineers, with a strong focus on individual development and mentorship in the development of high-performance C++ applications for modern cockpit interfaces. Strong software development skills and the ability to diagnose complex software and/or hardware integration problems will make the selected candidate successful in this role. You’ll contribute to software solutions with an eye toward commonality and reusability to reduce long-term costs and maximize value across platforms. You will learn from subject matter experts by participating in the full development lifecycle....