40 senior program engineer jobs found

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: Lockheed Martin Space will be hosting an invitation-only hiring event in very early September in Sunnyvale, CA. This requisition is to capture Level 2 through Level 5 Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer candidates to invite to the hiring event. We will be reviewing all Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer applicant resumes, contacting those that meet all of the Basic Qualifications and Desired Skills and may be a fit for one of our open roles, and interviewing for the appropriate level roles. If invited to the event, you will be provided with the details regarding date, time, and location of the invitation-only hiring event. We will be interviewing candidates at Level 2 through Level 5 for roles on several different programs, including LM Space, the Next Generation Interceptor, Remote Sensing, and many other efforts where your expertise will be put to the test. The positions are on-site 100% of the time. By applying to this job, you are...

Description: The Quality Engineer will coordinate and execute all quality‑related activities for the F‑35 Flight Test Maintenance, Modification, and Repair program at Edwards AFB. This role supports the F‑35 Integrated Test Facility (ITF) quality leadership by managing, improving, and overseeing quality processes to ensure compliance with government, contractor, and customer requirements. This includes but not limited to: Program Quality Management Plan, Process Surveillance plan and Government Flight Representative Approved Aircraft Ground Operations procedures. Position is subject to short duration deployments and business trips, and shift rotations. Must be a US Citizen. This position supports a facility that requires special access. Interim Secret Clearance required to start. 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 comprehensive...

Description: You will be the Infrared (IR) Camera Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Programs team in Santa Barbara, CA. Our team delivers cutting edge IR sensor solutions for space, defense, and commercial customers, turning innovative concepts into high performance hardware that protects lives worldwide. What You Will Be Doing As the IR Camera Systems Engineer you will lead technical teams, shape future product roadmaps, and ensure current IR camera productions run flawlessly. You will partner with internal stakeholders and external customers to define requirements, model system performance, and verify that every design meets its goals. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading EO/IR analysis and physics based modeling to develop and validate sensor system concepts. • Driving trade studies, requirements definition, and architectural decisions for new and existing IR cameras. • Acting as project/technical lead: creating detailed plans, tracking tasks,...

Description: You will be the Senior Pulsed Power Engineer for the Power & Plasma Team which is responsible for developing advanced pulsed power and plasma technologies for future air platforms. What You Will Be Doing As the Senior Pulsed Power Engineer you will be responsible for delivering hardware solutions that enable high‑performance plasma experiments. Your responsibilities will include: Design, prototype, and fabricate pulsed power electronics and associated control hardware. Develop and execute test procedures, troubleshoot hardware, and validate performance in a fast‑paced environment. Create and maintain data acquisition systems and control software for plasma physics experiments. Collaborate with cross‑functional engineers to integrate solutions into larger system architectures. Prepare technical reports, data analyses, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall...

Description: You will be the Associate Aeronautical Engineering Manager for the ADP Subsystems Design and Installation team which is responsible for delivering advanced aeronautical design solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Associate Aeronautical Engineering Manager you will provide administrative leadership to the ADP program, balancing managerial duties with hands‑on technical work alongside the Design team. “Your responsibilities will include:” Mentor and develop engineering talent, conducting performance assessments and career planning. Oversee administrative functions, including compensation, awards, and recognition processes. Manage training activities and behavioral actions to ensure team readiness. Identify growth opportunities and drive continuous improvement within the ADP Subsystems. Execute technical design tasks in partnership with the Design Team Manager. What’s In It For You “We are committed to supporting your...

Description: WHO WE ARE The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs) is looking for world-class talent in Software Engineering Leadership 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. We operate out of the Skunk Works headquarters in Palmdale, CA in a fully onsite and hands on team. 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 through the entire software development lifecycle from software design, coding, integrating, and lab and field testing. You will work and help...

Description: You will be the Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 5 for the Aeronautics team which is responsible for ensuring aircraft avionics and mission systems remain operable in hostile nuclear environments. What You Will Be Doing As the Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 5 you will be responsible for providing deep technical leadership on the design, analysis, testing, and certification of avionics and mission systems that must survive HEMP, ionizing radiation, thermal flash/radiation, blast, gust, and over‑pressure events. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and validating hardening strategies and survivability metrics that meet U.S. military nuclear survivability standards. Leading system‑engineering integration and test activities for NH&S program plans, including derivation of hardening requirements. Conducting analysis, testing, and certification of avionics and mission systems to demonstrate...

Description: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Systems Engineer - Level 5 to join the Skunk Works Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) Systems team. In this role, you will be leading a technical team that performs engineering functions in support of subsystem design, development, and integration on a variety of CNI systems to include; communications systems, computers, and control and test equipment. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related STEM discipline or equivalent experience/combined education. • Proven experience in systems engineering lifecycle, development, requirements decomposition, and application of processes and tools. • Professional experience with design, development, and integration of advanced avionics and communications systems to include data links, inertial navigation and GPS, and other related avionics subsystems. • Experience leading...

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 fast paced team working 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 interest. You...

Description: This position is contingent upon the program award expected in August of 2026. 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. 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...

Description: This position is contingent upon the program award expected in August of 2026. 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. 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...

Description: You will be the Electro Optical Systems Engineer for the Electro Optical (EO/IR) development team at Lockheed Martin. Our team creates state of the art infrared (IR) sensors and camera subsystems that power next generation defense platforms, while delivering world class technical support to our customers. What You Will Be Doing As the Electro Optical Systems Engineer you will act as the technical lead and primary customer interface for IR sensor programs. You will shape future product concepts, drive performance modeling of focal plane and camera optics, and ensure that designs meet all functional and budgetary requirements. You will also supervise multidisciplinary engineers, manage schedule and earned value tracking, and provide hands on system debugging when issues arise. Your responsibilities will include • Lead technical teams (mechanical, electrical, optical) through concept definition, trade studies and detailed design of EO/IR sensors. • Develop and...

Description: You will be the Staff Quality Engineer 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 a Staff Quality Engineer you will be responsible for developing and executing the program’s quality plan, serving as the primary point of contact for quality issues, and guiding cross‑functional teams toward continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Developing, implementing, and maintaining the program quality plan to meet contractual and customer requirements. Analyzing quality data, leading root‑cause investigations, and driving corrective‑action initiatives. Conducting audits, inspections, and surveillance activities and ensuring resources are allocated effectively. Communicating quality status, metrics, and progress updates to the Integrated...

Description: Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. We are experiencing growth and looking for a Infrared Sensor Systems Testing and Integration Engineer. You will be supporting 2-3 major programs across production and development. Our team is responsible for operation and testing of focal plane arrays, across the entire lifecycle of the product. What You Will Be Doing As an Infrared Sensor Systems Testing and Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for handling a broad scope of engineering work, including technical tasks, program/resource planning, and technical presentations. You will play a key role in supporting the development,...

Description: Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. We are experiencing growth and looking for a Infrared Sensor Systems Testing and Integration Engineer. You will be supporting 2-3 major programs across production and development. Our team is responsible for operation and testing of focal plane arrays, across the entire lifecycle of the product. What You Will Be Doing As an Infrared Sensor Systems Testing and Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for handling a broad scope of engineering work, including technical tasks, program/resource planning, and technical presentations. You will play a key role in supporting the development,...

Description: 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. 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 About the Role Leverage senior engineering experience...

Description: You will be the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5) for the Advanced Development Program (ADP) which is responsible for pioneering cutting‑edge aircraft concepts. What You Will Be Doing As the Systems Engineering Lead Senior Staff (Level 5), you will be responsible for leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems, managing program cost, schedule, and technical performance, and pursuing new business with the ability to grow and maintain positive customer relationships. Your responsibilities will include: - Managing systems engineering, configuration management, reliability maintainability & availability, and system safety. - Leading high-performance teams in the development and sustainment of air systems. - Generating cost estimates, creating schedules, supporting reviews, and reporting to senior leadership. - Developing statements of work, managing subcontractors, and ensuring program objectives are...

Description: 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. 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. About the Role : This position will support an...

Description: This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightening II. Selected applicant will join a unique “Skunkworks” Advanced Development Program (ADP) team. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/aeronautics/skunkworks.html If you are a mechanical field engineer and interested with exciting and challenging work on cutting-edge systems, please read on. The selected candidate will support a program in the...