Systems Integration/Test Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Standard Job Description 
 You will be the Wind Tunnel Engineer - Level 5 for the Aerodynamics Test Team which is responsible for delivering high‑fidelity wind‑tunnel testing and aerodynamic research for large government, commercial, and laboratory facilities.

As the Wind Tunnel Engineer - Level 5 you will be responsible for providing senior technical leadership within onsite aerodynamic laboratories while contributing to long‑range technical goals. Your responsibilities will include: Coordinate with internal Lockheed Martin customers to define test requirements, schedules, and technical approaches. Lead wind‑tunnel model design, fabrication, instrumentation, and installation using mechanical‑design expertise and CATIA. Oversee test execution, drive continuous improvement of test quality, hardware capability, and laboratory processes. Maintain and enhance custom LabVIEW‑based software, supporting data‑acquisition, motion‑control, and pressure‑measurement systems. Plan and track project performance, budgets, and schedules while ensuring rigorous safety compliance. 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.

You are a collaborative senior engineer with proven experience in wind‑tunnel and aerodynamic‑lab environments. Your background includes strong mechanical‑design foundations, hands‑on model development, and proficiency with LabVIEW and CATIA. You excel at communicating complex technical concepts to customers and cross‑functional teams, mentor engineers at all levels, and champion safety and innovation. 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 possess an active Secret clearance to start. Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations. Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems. Basic Qualifications 
 - Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. . - Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government Secret security clearance.  This position is located at a facility that requires special access. - Experience working in high tech lab testing environment. - Knowledge and drive to enhance management of test projects. - Willing to travel for off-site testing for potentially multiple weeks per year. Desired Skills