Standard Job Description
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 engineers, pilots, and program leadership.
- Applying expertise in modern, software‑intensive mission‑system architectures and a solid understanding of military aircraft functionality.
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, 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. You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
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
- Possess a bachelors’ degree from an accredited university in STEM discipline (Software, Hardware, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics engineering preferred OR Equivalent experience/combined education with relevant professional experience.
- Experience with Software, Systems, Hardware or Maintenance engineering lifecycle
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical members of the engineering/management staff and personnel assigned to related work.
Desired Skills
- Aptitude for solving challenging problems in a team environment
- Have a high degree of initiative and autonomy
- Have a high learning ability
- Ability to adapt and perform in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS)
- Experience with Agile methods
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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.