System Integration & Test Engineer IV

Overview

As a Development Test Lead, you will play a key role in shaping and executing system-level developmental testing for complex aerospace systems. You will work closely with integrated product teams to plan, coordinate, and lead testing efforts that ensure system performance, reliability, and readiness. This role combines technical leadership, hands-on test planning, and cross-team collaboration, with opportunities to influence program outcomes from early development through execution.

• Develop and execute system-level developmental test plans and procedures
• Support component and subsystem testing led by program teams
• Contribute to the development of test concepts of operations (CONOPs)
• Lead or support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and design reviews
• Coordinate testing activities across IPTs and partner organizations
• Oversee and guide other engineers, providing technical direction and daily task prioritization
• Analyze test data and document results through clear, comprehensive test reports
• Identify, track, and document discrepancies; support regression testing to verify fixes
• Ensure test solutions align with technical requirements, schedules, and cost constraints

• Collaborative, team-based engineering environment
• Regular interaction with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
• Combination of planning, analysis, and hands-on test activities
• Role may include participation in reviews, briefings, and test events

Lockheed Martin’s mission is to advance global security and innovation through cutting-edge aerospace and defense solutions. The programs supported by this role focus on developing and testing high-reliability, mission-critical systems that operate in demanding environments.

As part of this mission, the Development Test Lead helps ensure systems are thoroughly tested, well-integrated, and ready to perform when it matters most.

• Work on technically challenging programs with real-world impact
• Collaborate with top engineering talent across disciplines
• Strong culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Access to professional development, training, and long-term career growth opportunities

• You’ll have real ownership and influence over system-level test strategy
• The role blends technical depth with leadership, without moving away from engineering
• You’ll collaborate across disciplines, gaining exposure to the full system lifecycle
• Your work directly contributes to mission success and system readiness

Nice-to-have skills that strengthen candidacy but are not required

• Experience supporting missile or space vehicle development programs
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to brief senior program leaders and stakeholders
• Broad exposure to one or more of the following areas:
• Systems integration and test
• Flight test
• Operations
• Systems engineering

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.

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.