Job Description
Job Title:  Systems Engineer Sr Stf - E5
Posting Start Date:  9/9/26

Job Description

You will be the Raptor Virtual Development Lab (RVDL) Lead for the F-22 System Test (FST) team which is responsible for advancing F-22 modernization through system-level integration and testing.

 What You Will Be Doing

As the RVDL Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating and communicating lab hardware and infrastructural improvements to pave the way for F-22 automation and capability integration, as well as identifying novel and innovative ways to expand utilization of the RVDL and other simulated environments. This high visibility role will involve frequent customer and program leadership-level interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating venue priorities and improvements with program-level leadership
  • Driving improvement implementations with supporting teams to ensure capabilities are available when needed for integration testing
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with the virtual test environment
  • Developing and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness of system integration and testing.
  • Briefing venue status and needs with program and customer leadership

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and strategic leader with experience in virtual test environment development and a strong background in project management. You will have a proven track record of working productively with cross-functional teams and delivering results in a fast-paced environment. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

 

Short Description

What’s In It For You

We are committed to supporting your worklife balance and overall wellbeing, 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, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

 

 

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have active Secret Clearance.

 

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Standard Job Description

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in a STEM field  (engineering highly desired)
  • Experience with leading technical projects
  • Familiarity with virtual test environments

Desired Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus.
  • Integration and test experience.
  • F22 Program clearances desired.
  • Experience with DevSecOps, software test design, software debug, lab integration, and test.
  • Familiarity with Mission Systems and general  avionics architectures and functionality.
  • Systems Engineering development and integration experience with large complex systems.
  • Experience in Mission Systems capabilities within aircraft platform(s).
  • Experience in developing and executing technical plans.
  • Proven experience as a strategic thinker with  the ability to translate into action and results.
  • Government test interaction and interface experience.
  • Hardware-in-the loop Simulation Experience.
  • Virtual Development Lab (RVDL, MVDL, V2DL, etc) experience
  • Experience implementing and supporting automated test efforts
  • Lab venue management experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.