53 lead systems engineer jobs found

Description: 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. Basic Qualifications: 'Qualified candidate will have or be able to: - Bachelor's degree...

Basic Qualifications Education Requirements: Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology.  Engineering Interns must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline with a preference for a standing of a sophomore or higher.     Clearance Requirements: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND...

Description: You will be the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Design Principal Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control Propulsion team at Lockheed Martin. Our team creates innovative propulsion solutions that enable next generation aerospace vehicles, tackling complex technical challenges in propulsion, structural mechanics and thermodynamics. What You Will Be Doing As the SRM Design Principal Engineer you will research, design, analyze and test solid rocket motor components and systems. You will collaborate with structural and thermal analysts, lead cross functional integration efforts and incorporate emerging technologies to deliver high performance, safe propulsion solutions. Your responsibilities will include: • Designing and developing solid rocket motor components and complete motor systems that meet performance, safety and reliability goals. • Interfacing with structural and thermal analysts to verify motor performance, conduct stress, vibration and thermal analyses, and...

Description: Role Overview As a Test Engineer within Lockheed Martin Space, you will play a key role in ensuring complex aerospace systems are properly assembled, integrated, and tested before delivery. You will support the full lifecycle of hardware integration and testing—helping verify system performance, resolve issues, and ensure mission readiness. This role offers hands-on technical work, collaboration across disciplines, and the opportunity to grow into a Certified Test Conductor supporting high-visibility aerospace programs. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Test Lead for Mission Support Vehicle on NGI • Execute assembly, integration, and test activities to ensure systems operate as designed • Develop, update, and maintain test procedures that support vehicle integration and delivery • Plan and coordinate daily test readiness and execution across multiple internal and external teams • Support and perform system and subsystem testing, including regression testing after...

Description: By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, 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 diverse 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours. Lockheed Martin is seeking a System Integration/Test Engineer - Early Career to join the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) test team. As a Systems Integration and Test Engineer, you will plan and execute the assembly, integration, and...

Description: Space and strategic defense systems operate in some of the most unforgiving environments imaginable. Success depends on precision — and thermal performance is often the difference between mission success and mission failure. At Lockheed Martin Space, we are redefining resilience and speed through our 21st Century Security® vision. We don’t just build systems — we engineer survivability, performance, and reliability into every component. As a Level 4 Thermal Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader driving the thermal architecture of advanced missile systems from concept through qualification and production. This position supports spacecraft, missile, hypersonic, or other advanced aerospace platforms operating in extreme and highly dynamic environments. If you’re looking for ownership, influence, and the opportunity to solve complex, high-consequence engineering challenges — this role is built for you. What does this role look like? As a senior member...

Description: 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. The Mechanical Engineer will work with their support staff to develop requirements, lead...

Description: Role Overview As a Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer, you will help bring complex hardware systems to life. You’ll plan and execute integration and testing activities that support the THAAD Ground program—delivering 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...

Description: Role Overview As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will support the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program by planning and executing the integration and testing of hardware systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring systems are built, tested, and validated correctly—both on the production floor and at launch sites. Key Duties / Responsibilities ● Provide technical oversight for hardware assembly, integration, and testing ● Plan and support production floor and launch site operations ● Develop and execute test scripts, procedures, and documentation ● Lead and support teams during integration and test activities ● Present program status and technical results to leadership and customers ● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes ● Support program reviews and ensure alignment with customer requirements ● Analyze test results and contribute to system validation and reporting Work Environment ● Onsite role...

Basic Qualifications Education Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience. Agile experience preferred.     Clearance Requirements: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required. Responsibilities for this Position ROLE AND POSITION OBJECTIVES: The System Engineering & Integration Team (SE&IT) is seeking a Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) to join the System Concepts and Requirements (SC&R) team in Huntsville, AL. The successful...

Description: Role Overview Lead and execute flight test planning for new development programs. Serve as a technical leader and hands-on engineer, ensuring all flight test requirements are met while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Influence program outcomes from early development through execution. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Plan, implement, and execute flight tests for developmental hardware • Develop comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules • Integrate in-house and commercial components into full systems or subsystems • Coordinate testing activities across programs and external organizations • Analyze test results, prepare reports, and verify/validate system performance • Write discrepancy reports and perform regression testing for fixes • Ensure all testing meets technical, schedule, and cost constraints Work Environment • Fast-paced, collaborative team working across multiple sites • Close interaction with government agencies, test...

Description: WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. THE WORK Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Project Engineer with a Secret clearance to work from our Huntsville, AL location. This is an MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience. As a Project Engineer, supporting THAAD Post Production, you will be responsible for planning, development, implementation, and management of effective and affordable weapons, materiel, or information systems product support strategies. In addition, you will: •Lead the creation, maintenance, and dissemination of troubleshooting procedures and support...

Description: Company Mission & Program Overview At Lockheed Martin Space, we’re shaping the future of Strategic Weapon Systems with innovation, precision, and purpose. Our teams tackle the world’s most complex engineering challenges—designing and delivering systems that safeguard national security and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe our strength comes from our people. Community is core to how we operate. Employees can join a variety of Business Resource Groups—including AACE, WIN, HOLA, Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE, and others—that foster belonging, professional growth, and mentorship. We are also deeply committed to supporting transitioning veterans as they build meaningful careers and find new purpose. Role Overview As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will lead the planning and execution of integration and test activities for a major Space & Missile Defense (SMD) program. You will develop and execute test plans, solve complex...

Description: Space and strategic defense systems operate in some of the most unforgiving environments imaginable. Success depends on precision — and thermal performance is often the difference between mission success and mission failure. At Lockheed Martin Space, we are redefining resilience and speed through our 21st Century Security® vision. We don’t just build systems — we engineer survivability, performance, and reliability into every component. As a Level 4 Thermal Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader driving the thermal architecture of advanced missile systems from concept through qualification and production. This position supports spacecraft, missile, hypersonic, or other advanced aerospace platforms operating in extreme and highly dynamic environments. If you’re looking for ownership, influence, and the opportunity to solve complex, high-consequence engineering challenges — this role is built for you. -----------------------------------------------------...

Description: Company Mission & Program Overview At Lockheed Martin Space, we design, build, and integrate advanced space and defense systems that help protect national security and enable groundbreaking exploration. Our Courtland, AL operations support critical programs within the Space and Missile Defense (SMD) portfolio—programs that demand precision, innovation, and a commitment to mission success. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to technologies that safeguard lives, advance scientific discovery, and strengthen global stability. Role Overview We’re seeking a Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer to lead and execute complex system integration and test activities for a high-visibility SMD program. In this role, you will be a technical driver—planning test campaigns, integrating hardware and software systems, solving complex engineering challenges, and ensuring safe, successful execution of test operations. This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for...

Description: Company Mission & Program Overview At Lockheed Martin Space, we’re shaping the future of Strategic Weapon Systems with innovation, precision, and purpose. Our teams tackle the world’s most complex engineering challenges—designing and delivering systems that safeguard national security and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe our strength comes from our people. Community is core to how we operate. Employees can join a variety of Business Resource Groups—including AACE, WIN, HOLA, Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE, and others—that foster belonging, professional growth, and mentorship. We are also deeply committed to supporting transitioning veterans as they build meaningful careers and find new purpose. Role Overview As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will lead the planning and execution of integration and test activities for a major Space & Missile Defense (SMD) program. You will develop and execute test plans, solve complex...

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space OVERVIEW: Space is entering a new era—and Lockheed Martin Space is helping lead it. Our engineers, scientists, and innovators are solving some of the world’s most complex technical challenges while building the spacecraft and technologies that protect nations, advance discovery, and expand what’s possible beyond Earth. At Lockheed Martin, your work has real impact. Every day our teams design and deliver satellites and spacecraft that: • Provide early warning for severe weather and global threats • Connect troops and critical missions across the globe • Enable GPS navigation for billions of people • Support exploration and scientific discovery beyond our planet But going to space is just the beginning. What matters most is what happens once we get there. We’re developing the next generation of intelligent satellites—spacecraft that operate like “smartphones in orbit,” with...

Description: Role Overview We are seeking a mid-career Industrial Engineer to support and evolve production operations in Cortland, Alabama. This role applies Industrial Engineering principles, modern analytics tools, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and guide manufacturing decisions for complex space systems. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Apply advanced Industrial Engineering principles to evaluate and optimize production processes. • Partner with facilities engineering to plan new production lines and factory layouts. • Support Manufacturing Engineers with standards development and performance analysis. • Build discrete-event simulations to analyze future production strategies, identify constraints, and optimize workflows. • Analyze data systems to identify issues and drive continuous improvement solutions. • Develop tools and solutions that support scheduling, cost optimization, and production performance. • Lead and sustain...

Description: Why Lockheed Martin Space? • Opportunity to influence the future of space and advanced manufacturing. • Work with leading tools in simulation, analytics, and digital manufacturing. • Culture focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation. • Leadership, mentoring, and career growth opportunities. • Mission-driven work supporting national security and space exploration. Role Overview We are seeking a mid-career Industrial Engineer to support and evolve production operations in Cortland, Alabama. This role applies Industrial Engineering principles, modern analytics tools, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce waste, improve efficiencies, and guide manufacturing decisions for complex space systems. Key Duties / Responsibilities • Apply advanced Industrial Engineering principles to evaluate and optimize production processes. • Partner with facilities engineering to plan new production lines and factory layouts. • Support Manufacturing...

Description: Shape the Survivability of the Nation’s Most Critical Systems At Lockheed Martin Space, we don’t just build spacecraft — we engineer strategic deterrence, national resilience, and mission assurance in the most demanding environments imaginable. The Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program represents one of the most technically complex and nationally significant missile defense efforts underway. As a Loads & Dynamics Engineer on NGI, you will directly influence the structural integrity, survivability, and performance of flight hardware operating in extreme dynamic environments. This role is ideal for engineers who want to own high-consequence analyses, influence system architecture, and operate at the intersection of modeling, test, and mission execution. What You Will Do As a key member of the Loads & Dynamics team, you will: • Lead structural dynamics analyses supporting flight hardware across development and qualification phases • Develop and...