• Description:

You will be the Systems Engineer Sr:

• Skunk Works for the Automated Test Team which is responsible for the integration and test of software products in a laboratory environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

• As the Systems Engineer Sr

• Skunk Works you will be responsible for delivering end‑to‑end automated test solutions that validate aviation‑system software, from hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulations to system‑level health diagnostics.
  Your responsibilities will include:

  Developing and maintaining automated testing infrastructure and software test harnesses using Red Hat Linux, Ansible, Cucumber, and GitLab.
  Integrating COTS and Lockheed‑Martin automation tools into the test environment and ensuring they operate on air‑gapped (classified) networks.
  Collaborating with customers and internal decision‑makers to translate requirements into test automation strategies.
  Providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary engineers, guiding rapid implementation of test solutions.
  Continuously acquiring new technical skills and applying them to emerging challenges.

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.

Who You Are:

You are a proactive, collaborative engineer who thrives in a fast‑moving, high‑performance team. You excel at translating complex requirements into reliable, repeatable test solutions and are comfortable communicating with both technical peers and senior leadership. Your curiosity drives you to explore new tools and techniques, and you bring strong leadership skills to guide multidisciplinary efforts.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

This position can be based in Fort Worth, TX or Marietta, GA

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or above degree in engineering/technical discipline or 7+ years of relevant/related experience
• Experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat preferred)

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Git Software Configuration Management
• Experience with container orchestration technologies
• Experience with infrastructure as code approaches (Ansible preferred)
• Experience with Helm and Kubernetes
• Experience with the automation of software-based systems
• Experience with software languages such as Java, C++, Python, etc.
• Experience with software test tools that deal with application behavior, such as Cucumber
• technologies such as Docker, Podman, containerd, etc.
• Familiarity with flight simulation technologies and experimentation
• Familiarity with Gitlab and Atlassian products
• Familiarity with the concepts of Dev Sec Ops
• Familiarity with aircraft Mission Systems (RADAR, IR Tracking, ect.) and with the Operational Use of a Modern Tactical Airborne Platform
• Familiarity with Agile SW Development and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Familiarity with cloud computing
• Current Security+ Certification
• Active Top Secret Clearance w/ last completed investigation in last 5 years
• Willingness for occasional travel
  Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
  Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

Other Important Information You Should Know:

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: System of Systems Integration
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First