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The Critical Operations, Readiness and Execution (CORE) Team provides Test Engineering expertise and support to the Transportation and Program groups across all of LM Space. As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer Staff, you will have direct involvement in the Planning, Preparation, Operational Execution, and Mission Closeout phases associated with the movement and handling of high-value, critical flight hardware assemblies/sub-assemblies. The day-to-day life of a CORE Team member can vary tremendously. One day you might be in the office, creating schedules and authoring Test Engineering procedures; the next you might be on a C5 military aircraft, escorting a satellite or missile to its launch complex. It’s this task variety that offers a truly unique and exciting opportunity and encourages employees to showcase their versatility. The primary function of this specific opening will be in support of the Next Generation Interceptor program. In your immediate assignment, you’ll utilize your education, experience and team skills to take on a wide range of technical challenges involving the critical operations, transportation and handling events of flight hardware taking place in Huntsville and Courtland, AL.
During the operational execution phase of a mission, the CORE Team leads flight hardware transports in a hands-on capacity at a number of sites across the United States, and on occasion, internationally. Because of this, team members can reasonably expect to be on work travel for short durations (2-7 days), approximately 8-12 times/year.
If you like working in a hands-on environment, enjoy moderate travel, and want to put your Engineering background to use in the field, we look forward to hearing from you! This position involves little oversight, day-to-day. Applicants must be outgoing self-starters, willing to actively communicate and work with program employees and customers on a regular basis. Your responsibilities within the CORE Team as a Systems Integration & Test Engineer Staff are summarized below.

• Plan, implement, document, and maintain technical solutions for the integration and testing of components, sub-systems and systems
• Integrate customer requirements into system test solutions that account for technical, schedule and cost constraints
• Lead/Execute large-scale, multidisciplinary, critical operations involving the transportation and handling of flight hardware

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Must be a United States citizen with an active TS/SCI gov’t clearance or the ability to obtain
• Ability to travel occasionally to moderately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with technical writing

Desired Skills:

• Master’s Degree
• Certified Test Conductor credentials
• Experience in Spacecraft or Missile Transportation events (Aircraft loading/offloading, transportation containers, over-the-road logistics)
• Experience in developing Functional Failure Modes & Analyses
• Knowledge/Experience with Automation Framework for procedural documentation
• Familiarity with vehicle-mounted HVAC and Environmental Control Systems
• Experience with clean-room operations
• LMSSC Crane Director, Aerial Lift (PALD) and walk behind tug and forklift certifications
• This is a customer-facing job; candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work well in a small team
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a United States passport

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly

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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Test Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First