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Systems Integration & Test Engineering Lead - Grand Prairie, TX

Lockheed Martin

Posted 1 day ago
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IT - Hardware
Grand Prairie, TX (On-Site/Office)

Job Number 712414BR

Description:
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire in Grand Prairie, TX is seeking an experienced Integration, Test, and Evaluation (IT&E) Technical Lead Engineer to support an advanced program at the Grand Prairie, TX facility. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions, and you will play a key role in providing technical coaching and mentoring, work assignments, employee career development, and continuous employee feedback.

What You Will Be Doing

The tech lead will be responsible for overall integration of an autonomous ground vehicle with a weapon system in a crawl-walk-run fashion, culminating in live fire flight test demonstrations at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM. Related responsibilities will include flight test range planning, coordination, and execution, and working with engineers from other disciplines to conduct lab testing, ground vehicle mobility and functional testing, and weapon system health checks. The tech lead will be responsible for the development of program deliverables, supporting program meetings and reporting, and supporting customer meetings and periodic program reviews.
The tech lead will also be responsible for proposal and control account management (CAM) tasks.

Key Duties:
• Develop, prepare, and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules supporting vehicle and weapon system integration tests and flight tests.
• Prepare and support technical interchange meetings, customer design reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Pre-Ship Reviews.
• Be the main LM interface to the customer test team and be responsible for ensuring on-time deliveries of program work products to the customer.
• Provide troubleshooting leadership, identify cause and corrective action to resolve technical production problems and develop re-test instructions when needed.
• Identify and lead the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and increase the repeatability, efficiency, and throughput of test operations.
• Ensure that configuration management is maintained with all documentation.

Why Join Us

We're looking for an experienced and skilled IT&E technical lead to join our team. If you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree, we encourage you to apply. As a strong leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the success of our programs and advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Candidates will be trained in the safe operation of the vehicle and may be required to pass a driving test and safety exam prior to supporting launcher testing.

Travel to White Sands Missile Range, NM

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. An Interim Secret Clearance required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with at least 5 years of professional experience or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Experience with earned value systems to assist in test planning and conduct.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish priorities, coordinate personnel schedules, and allocate resources effectively, driving seamless project execution and team success.
• Proficient in Windows-based applications.
• Basic electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills with the ability to teach others.
• Interim Secret Clearance required to start
Desired Skills:
• Experience operating military ground vehicles such as the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS, M142) launcher.
• Experience with ground vehicle/launcher integration testing.
• Experience with integration and test of autonomous vehicles.
• Well-honed writing and verbal communication skills and experience with briefing our US Government team members and Lockheed Martin Management.
• Demonstrate the ability to coordinate comfortably with different disciplines to fabricate, integrate, and test missile and ground vehicle hardware.
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot problems and coordinate other integration participants for I&T program efficiency.
• Deliver effective customer presentations that include performance results, schedule status, and corrective action details.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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