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Standard Job Description

You will be the Systems Integration & Test Engineer for the F-35 Sensor Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) team, which is responsible for mission system capability integration & maturation, verification testing, and regression testing for all F-35 modernization efforts.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will be responsible for technical test planning and execution of the F-35 Sensor Suite, including Radar, Electronic Warfare (EW), Countermeasures (CM), Electro-Optical (EO) sensors, and Fusion. You will ensure the SI&T process follows prescribed engineering standards and drive continuous improvement of those processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

Generating test plans and detailed test procedure documentation.

Coordinating test objectives and executing testing across agile capability development teams.

Conducting system-level testing in hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) and virtual test venues.

Performing troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and anomaly resolution for sensor-related issues.

Reviewing and enhancing SI&T engineering processes for continuous improvement.

Supporting occasional second shift and weekend work as required.

Who You Are

You are a systems engineer with familiarity with sensor integration and test. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring rigorous analytical and problem-solving skills, and are comfortable navigating complex hardware-in-the-loop and virtual test setups. Your proactive mindset drives continuous process improvement, and you are ready to contribute to the next generation of F-35 mission system capabilities.

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

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.

Employee will be required to support some 2nd shift and weekend work.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field or STEM discipline.

Experience in lab integration and test.

Experience with system integration and test of sensor capabilities (Radar, EW, EO/IR, CM and/or Fusion).

Experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and anomaly resolution.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating technical information to a variety of stakeholders.

Desired Skills

Active program clearances.

Experience with F-35 Mission Systems capabilities within aircraft platforms.

Familiarity with Mission Systems Integration Labs (MSIL).

Familiarity with F-35 mission systems and sensor architectures.

Experience with software test design, software debug, lab integration, and system-level test.

Experience with Linux Operating Systems.

Experience with Open System Architecture and Common Systems.

Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) simulation and virtual test venue experience.

Systems Engineering development and integration experience.

Experience working with cross-functional engineering teams in an agile environment.

Experience with developing system, software, or hardware requirements for mission systems or sensor capabilities.

Experience with data analysis tools, scripting, or programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++).

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.