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Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

The Work
The Acoustic Rapid COTS Insertion (A-RCI) Submarine Sonar program is seeking a full-time, highly motivated Senior Systems Engineer to serve as Test Tools and Technology Lead. In this role, you will work directly with the LM Test Execution Lead throughout the project lifecycle to plan, execute, and report on verification activities.  You will also work closely with the Systems Engineering team to maintain requirements, test cases, and our management tools—IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM/DOORS Next) and Engineering Test Management (ETM).  The ideal candidate blends deep systems‑engineering expertise with hands‑on leadership, driving schedule alignment, process excellence, and a collaborative, high‑performing environment. 

Who You Are
Key Responsibilities:

• Test Planning & Execution Partnership

  • Work side‑by‑side with the LM Test Execution Lead to keep testing teams unblocked and on‑track toward increment goals.

• Tool Ownership & Administration

  • Administer ELM/DOORS Next and ETM, provisioning access, updating configurations, and delivering periodic training to internal and external stakeholders.

• Dashboard & Schedule Management

  • Build and maintain Jira and ETM dashboards that provide real‑time test scheduling, progress tracking, and status reporting.

• Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Analyze test data and generate concise reports that communicate current execution status and any emerging risks. Proactively identify improvements to the testing process to catch issues earlier in the pipeline.

• Software‑Tool Liaison

  • Coordinate with the Manassas SDES team for all systems‑engineer software‑tool requests, licensing, and support (e.g., TestRail, TWC, ELM/ETM).

• Baseline Test Plan (BTP) Oversight

  • Track execution of the BTP Performance Verification Test (PVT) scorecard, ensuring every program requirement is verified, documented, and traceable.

• Metrics & Safety Support

  • Provide requirement‑status metrics and ship‑safety metrics for readiness reviews; monitor and manage red‑line reviews within the tools.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Engage Navy counterparts, ARCI teams, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle; work with the Navy on‑site team to secure test approvals and support.

• Automation & Certification Enablement

  • Identify opportunities to develop system‑level verification procedures that leverage test‑automation to accelerate the certification hand‑off phase.

• Future Architecture Planning

  • Contribute to the definition of new hardware architectures and associated tools that enable innovative test strategies.

Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field) from an accredited institution with 5+ years of related experience; or comparable experience in lieu of degree
• 3+ years experience with systems engineering processes, with background in requirements development/management, system integration and verification/test to accommodate End to End Systems Engineering
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills - proficient with formulas, pivot tables, data visualizations, and VBA/macros for data‑analysis tasks
• Analytical mindset, with ability to interpret large amounts of data and present data in a meaningful way
• Self motivated with a demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership, and accountability for tasks/assignments
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and changes in deadlines
• Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and collaboration skills, with the ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders with a high degree of technical and interpersonal competency
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; this position will require a government security clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with IBM DOORS and/or Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM/DOORS Next) and Engineering Test Management (ETM)
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira and Confluence products, including experience with agile project planning, issue tracking, and collaboration tools
• Experience applying System Engineering processes in an Agile environment
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering principles and tools
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and principles
• Knowledge of system and software architecture concepts, such as containerization and cloud technologies
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, and/or Matlab