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Senior Embedded Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Littleton, Colorado

Littleton, Colorado

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Job ID: 730669BR Date posted: May. 29, 2026
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The Senior Embedded Systems Integration & Test Engineer will lead and execute end‑to‑end integration, verification, and validation activities for the D5LE2 Missile TMK2 Package Level Requirements. The role encompasses brass‑board prototyping, configuration management, test‑plan development, test‑method definition, and coordination with EGSE/ESE/TMK2 teams to ensure successful delivery of hardware‑software interfaces, test documentation, and baseline verification approaches.

Core Responsibilities:

Prototyping & Support
• Provide ESE‑level brass‑board design and rapid‑prototype support.
• Translate prototype findings into configuration‑management updates.
Configuration Management (CM)
• Manage document approvals, review cycles, and secure vaulting of all CM artifacts.

Test Program Planning
• Initialize, draft, review, and finalize the D5LE2 TMK2 Integration Test Program Plan (Volume 2).
• Develop, document, and vault TMK2 package test plans for Engineering Development Units (EDU).

Test Objective Definition
• Lead creation of CDRL test‑objective documents from concept through approval and vaulting.

Test Methodology & VCRM
• Determine and update test methods based on development test results.
• Draft, review, approve, and baseline Package Level Weapon Specification Verification, Configuration & Requirements Management (VCRM) approaches.

EGSE/ESE Coordination
• Plan and coordinate ATR integration into EGSE test consoles.
• Decompose Package Level Weapon Specification ATRs into discrete interfaces; produce and review final interface & test documentation for EGSE.

Subsystem HAL Initiation
• Initiate and define the Hardware Allocation List (HAL) architecture for the subsystem, establishing baseline specifications and integration pathways.

Leadership & Communication
• Facilitate cross‑functional reviews, orchestrate stakeholder approvals, and maintain traceability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers on CM practices, test‑plan development, and prototype support.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in systems integration, test & evaluation, or hardware prototyping for aerospace/defense programs.

• Active Secret clearance or recently held Secret clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance (or higher).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency preparing technical documentation, test plans, and review packages.

• Ability to work in classified environments.

• Ability to work onsite full time.
Desired Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related STEM field.

• Hands‑on experience with brass‑board/PCB prototyping and rapid‑hardware development.

• Proficiency in configuration‑management tools (e.g., CM2, JIRA, DOORS, or similar).

• Familiarity with missile/weapon system integration testing and TMK/TIM processes.

• Experience drafting and baselining test‑objective documents (CDRLs).

• Ability to develop and execute integration test program plans (vol. 1/2) for complex weapon systems.

• Knowledge of EGSE/ESE test‑console environments and ATR integration.

• Understanding of Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) design and implementation.

• Experience with VCRM (Verification, Configuration, Requirements Management) methodologies.

• Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑498/IEEE‑828 or equivalent configuration‑management standards.

• CAD/ECAD tools (Altium, Mentor, Cadence).

• Modeling & simulation (MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS).
Leadership

• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary review boards and mentor junior staff.

• Demonstrated project‑management competence (schedule, risk, and deliverable tracking).
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: 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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
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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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

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

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

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