Systems Integration/Test Engineer
Sikorsky Aircraft
Littleton, CO · Posted November 2, 2026
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About the job
Standard Job Description
This position is a member of the LM400 Assembly, Integration, Test, and Launch (AIT&L) team.
Summary of Key Duties: • Perform test planning, develop test documentation, oversee the execution of subsystem and system-level test, and document test results and test discrepancies. • Lead and support Mechanical and cross-functional AIT&L operations • Moderate among the interests of multi-disciplinary groups to synthesize test plans and test procedures that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. • Develop manufacturing work instructions, procedures, and other documentation needed to conduct spacecraft assembly/testing at both the factory and the launch site • Have sound organization and troubleshooting skills and understand hardware/software design, requirements generation, product development, test execution, and verification activities • Support Program System Engineering and CPEs in the verification of test requirements. • Support trouble shooting to resolve operations/ test anomalies. • Understand and perform job duties using the principles and disciplines of SV Test Engineering including policy, procedures, process discipline, operations, safety, and command media.
Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations. Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent work experience • Familiarity with Assembly OPs/ testing and problem solving for integrated systems • Willingness to work overtime supporting off-shifts and weekends/holidays in a 24/7 operations environment as needed • Must be a United States citizen with the ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance
Desired Skills
• Experience in an assembly/integration and test environment, preferably in aerospace, to include an understanding of the test process • Experience in space vehicle test operations including the test development process, test execution, data analysis, anomaly resolution, and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and digital multi-meters • Certified Test Conductor (CTC) with experience in SV Integration and Test including: Baseline Ambient, Full Functional, Thermal Vacuum, Acoustic, EMC/EMI, Final Functional, and Launch Base Operations • Ability to work alternate shifts when required • Ability to maintain process discipline in a dynamic and fast paced environment • Demonstrated ability to grow and seek new challenges • Demonstrated basic understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors • Demonstrated experience in Assembly operations/Test operations. • Excellent verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build solid relationships with team members • Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills with experience writing system level test plans, test procedures, test information sheets, and Manufacturing Work Instructions (MWIs) • Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space Systems system tools (SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, Apriso, PMP Database, etc.) or industry equivalent.
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.