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Systems Integration / Test Engineer

Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama

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Job ID: 723264BR Date posted: Apr. 03, 2026
Description:Role Overview
As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will support the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program by planning and executing the integration and testing of hardware systems.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring systems are built, tested, and validated correctly—both on the production floor and at launch sites.

Key Duties / Responsibilities
● Provide technical oversight for hardware assembly, integration, and testing
● Plan and support production floor and launch site operations
● Develop and execute test scripts, procedures, and documentation
● Lead and support teams during integration and test activities
● Present program status and technical results to leadership and customers
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes
● Support program reviews and ensure alignment with customer requirements
● Analyze test results and contribute to system validation and reporting

Work Environment
● Onsite role based in Huntsville, Alabama, with work across multiple facilities
● Fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment supporting production and launch activities
● Regular collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams
● Involves both planning work and active floor/field support

Why You’ll Love This Role
● Work on a high-impact national defense program at the forefront of hypersonic technology
● Blend hands-on technical work with systems-level problem solving
● Gain exposure to full lifecycle integration and testing, from production to launch
● Opportunities to present your work and contribute directly to mission success

About Lockheed Martin Space
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Company Mission & Program Overview
This role supports the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program, focused on delivering advanced, high-speed defense capabilities.

You’ll contribute to building and validating systems that are critical to national security, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and mission requirements.

Why LM
At Lockheed Martin, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals solving complex challenges that matter.

The organization emphasizes:
● Collaboration across disciplines
● Technical excellence and accountability
● Opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience and real-world impact
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all of the following:
● Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
● Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
● Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, integration, and testing
● Experience creating technical documentation, including test plans and presentations
● Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to leadership and customers
● Comfortable participating in and presenting during program reviews
● Ability to work onsite across facilities in Huntsville, Alabama
Desired Skills:
These skills can strengthen your application but are not required:

Education & Certifications
● Certified Test Conductor or Certified Principal Engineer

Domain Experience
● Experience with missile defense systems integration and checkout
● Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency or U.S. Army programs
● Experience developing detailed hardware tests
● Background in Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) environments

Technical Skills
● Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics
● Experience supporting Failure Review Boards or Change Control Boards
● Familiarity with tools such as SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, JIRA, or similar systems

Leadership & Collaboration
● Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams or projects
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

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  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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