81 lead test engineer jobs found

Description: Lead a one-of-a-kind lab. Test next-gen spacecraft systems. Collaborate with diverse teams. What You’ll Do: • Lead setup and launch of the System Integration Lab (SIL). • Plan and execute electrical and functional system tests. • Analyze results, document findings, and validate performance. • Solve hardware/software interface issues and support regression testing. • Coordinate testing across programs and teams. Why You’ll Love It: • Lead a groundbreaking lab for a new development program. • Shape system testing standards and processes. • Work with skilled engineers on high-impact space programs. • Make your mark on critical national and space operations. Join LM Space : Push the boundaries of space exploration. Collaborate. Lead. Innovate. Basic Qualifications: Candidates must meet all of the following : • Bachelor’s in Engineering, Aerospace, or related field. • Experience testing spacecraft or missile systems. • Strong communication and ability to...

Description: You will be the Non-Metallic Senior Materials & Processes Engineer for the Palmdale Materials and Processes (M&P) group which is responsible for advancing non‑metallic material solutions across Advanced Development Programs. What You Will Be Doing As the Non-Metallic Senior Materials & Processes Engineer you will be responsible for delivering expert material support that enables high‑performance aerospace assemblies. Your responsibilities will include: Provide non‑metallic materials support to domestic and foreign co‑producers. Apply chemistry expertise to adhesives, sealants, polymers and structural assembly requirements. Review engineering Build‑To Packages and maintain entries for M&P databases. Evaluate new materials and develop process specifications for production use. Develop and oversee test plans, determining releaseability of technical documents. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting...

Description: You will be co-leader for a critical wind tunnel operations team at the modern "Low-speed 2 Wind Tunnel" (L2WT) at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Skunk Works. This small team requires dedicated involvement in all aspects of aerodynamic testing including test preparation, test execution, and data presentation. What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical Engineer Senior you will be responsible for leveraging technical and leadership skills to contribute to the abundant testing for numerous programs in the L2WT and occasionally support off-site wind tunnel test(s). Your responsibilities will include: • Developing innovative affordable and low-risk testing approaches to meet customer test objectives • Integrating and calibrating instrumentation, actuation devices, and electronics utilized for data acquisition • Designing complex and affordable rapid-prototype wind tunnel models and support hardware utilizing existing digital twin CATIA model • Overseeing fabrication...

Description: This role will support the Functional Operations Research and Test manufacturing team in the Advanced Development Program line of business. You will be supporting multiple unclassified and classified programs to include day to day execution tasks at the FORT. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for supporting the shop floor in all fabrication efforts. You will support proposal work as necessary, manufacturing small to medium projects, provide manufacturability feedback to program stakeholders and customers. You will be expected to interface with internal customers and support the FORT Supervisor to meet organizational objectives. You will be expected to take 3D engineering data and convert it to usable formats to manufacturing equipment at the FORT to produce aerospace products. What’s In It For You: From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s...

Description: You will be the System Engineer, Integration Lab Stf for the Skunk Works (Advanced Development Program) team which is responsible for... 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. 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...

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you! We are looking for a dedicated Space Vehicle Responsible Systems Engineer (SV RSE) to join the NGG/OPIR team in Sunnyvale, California. This role serves as the technical advocate for the satellite throughout its life cycle, from requirements definition through mission operations....

Description: You will be the MRB Engineer, Senior for the F-35 Flight Test MRB Team which is responsible for ensuring airframe, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, and LO finish discrepancies are identified, evaluated, and resolved to support mission‑critical flight test operations. What You Will Be Doing As the MRB Engineer, Senior you will be responsible for leading material review investigations, developing technical solutions, and releasing disposition packages for non‑conformances on high‑performance aircraft components. Your responsibilities will include: Investigate aircraft anomalies and craft technically sound disposition recommendations. Coordinate resolution efforts across Stress/Service Life, Quality Assurance, Structures, Systems Design, Safety, and Materials teams. Interface daily with flight‑test engineering and maintenance personnel to integrate corrective actions. Support process improvements, embed best practices, and manage lessons‑learned...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Stf for the ADP Technical Team which is responsible for delivering advanced system engineering solutions to our customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Stf you will be responsible for translating customer needs into clear requirements and technical deliverables while driving cross‑functional collaboration and anomaly investigation. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and author requirements and supporting documentation aligned with customer needs. Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery. Investigate and resolve technical anomalies that impact schedule or performance. Apply system‑engineering principles to meet milestones, manage risk, and validate solutions. Communicate status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders to keep projects on target. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer, Integration and Test for the Skunk Works – Advanced Development Programs team which is responsible for... What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer, Integration and Test 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: 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. Using a deep technical background and strong communication skills to interface with engineers, pilots, and program leadership. Applying expertise in modern, software‑intensive mission‑system architectures and a solid understanding of military...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer - Level 2 for the historic Skunk Works Advanced Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge aircraft architectures and ensuring mission‑critical system performance. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer - Level 2 you will be responsible for driving end‑to‑end systems engineering activities within a model‑based environment. Your responsibilities will include: - Generating, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements while conducting risk assessments and trade studies. - Developing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning, integration, and test efforts. - Managing multiple, rapidly changing assignments and maintaining clear communication with senior leaders. - Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, working both independently and as a cohesive unit. - Applying creative problem‑solving to complex engineering challenges. What’s In It For You We are committed to...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the historic Skunk Works. We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering end‑to‑end systems‑engineering support for advanced aircraft programs. Your responsibilities will include: - Generating, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies. - Developing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning, integration, and test activities. - Managing multiple, varied assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. - Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, communicating solutions to senior leaders, and proactively elevating issues. - Leading creative problem‑solving as an emerging specialist in systems engineering. What’s In It For You We are committed to...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 for the historic Skunk Works. We are looking for world-class talent for this position to join the 75+ year tradition of creating advanced aircraft. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior - Level 3 you will be responsible for delivering advanced systems engineering support, driving innovation for cutting‑edge aircraft programs. Your responsibilities will include: - Generating, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; performing risk assessments and trade studies. - Developing supplier specifications and supporting technical planning, integration, and test activities. - Managing multiple, varied assignments simultaneously in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. - Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, communicating solutions to senior leaders, and proactively elevating issues. - Leading creative problem‑solving as an emerging specialist in systems engineering. What’s In It For You...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 for the ADP Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge ADP product solutions across the development lifecycle. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Staff - Level 4 you will be responsible for leading systems engineering activities that ensure mission success and technical integrity. Your responsibilities will include: - Developing, decomposing, tracking, and verifying requirements; supporting Functional Configuration Audits and risk assessments. - Providing systems and subsystem integration and test support, collaborating with program management. - Authoring and managing Statements of Work (SOWs) and Engineering Requirements Documents (ERDs) for subcontractors and vendors. - Applying Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) and driving technical leadership across product phases. - Guiding technical planning, supplier specifications, and lifecycle support from development...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for advancing cutting‑edge mission systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Senior Staff - Level 5 you will be responsible for leading the development of a new Skunk Works product within a program portfolio, driving technical solutions in a fast‑paced environment. Your responsibilities will include: - Guiding engineering personnel in requirements development, decomposition, tracking, and verification. - Chairing Functional Configuration Audits and leading risk assessments and mitigation efforts. - Developing supplier specifications, technical plans, and verifying requirements. - Providing systems and subsystem integration/test support and collaborating with program management. - Applying Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) and driving technical leadership across product phases. - Authoring and managing Statements of Work...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineer Principal - Level 6 for the Skunk Works Systems Engineering team which is responsible for delivering cutting‑edge mission systems and shaping next‑generation aerospace solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineer Principal - Level 6 you will be responsible for driving the technical vision of a new Skunk Works product, guiding cross‑functional engineers through requirement development, risk management, and integration. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading requirement decomposition, verification, and Functional Configuration Audits. - Directing risk assessment and abatement activities, ensuring timely mitigation. - Developing supplier specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs) and Engineering Requirements Documents (ERDs) for subcontractors and vendors. - Providing systems and subsystem integration/test support, employing Earned Value Measurement Systems (EVMS) to monitor schedule and cost performance, and...

Description: You will be the Sr. Process Quality Engineer – Manufacturing for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) – Santa Barbara Focalplane Team. Our team is responsible for driving the highest standards of product quality across all manufacturing processes. What You Will Be Doing As the Sr. Process Quality Engineer – Manufacturing you will be responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of quality systems that ensure the integrity, reliability, and performance of our missile and fire‑control hardware. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Develop & Execute Quality Plans – Create comprehensive quality control plans, inspection criteria, and test methods for new and existing products. Process Audits & Inspections – Perform internal audits, line walkthroughs, and real‑time inspections to verify conformance to specifications and standards. Data Analysis & Trending – Collect, analyze,...

Description: What You Will Be Doing 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 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...

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: 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 requisition is for a Flight Test Control Engineer (FTCE) position at ADP as part of the Test Operations Team in Palmdale California. This position will work alongside military, contractor, and civil service personnel as members of the flight test team. Provide Program Leadership with communication and status of platform readiness and maintenance issues. Act as liaison between Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) and...

Description: We are Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Aeronautics located at Edwards AFB, CA is seeking a full-time Mid-Level Career Sensor Fusion Engineer. In this role, you will lead, plan, and participate in real-time activities during flight test execution. Lead a small team in technical planning and integration of test requirements into test plans and execute flight test from a mission control room using telemetered data. You will interface with AFFTC and NAWCAD engineers in support of writing flight test plans, safety plans, flight test card development, participate in briefs/debriefs, problem reporting, risk reduction, and collecting and analyzing flight test data for verification and validation, risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses purposes. You will interact with the Verification Team and Discipline Integrated Product Teams at Fort Worth, TX. You will actively participate in problem identification, system defect report generation, analysis, and resolution;...