Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Job Number 19065

Standard Job Description

You will be the Systems Integration & Test Engineer Sr 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 Sr, 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 seasoned systems engineer with deep technical expertise in 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: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.