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Systems Integration / Test Engineer

Huntsville, Alabama, United StatesOnsiteFull TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Integration & Test Engineer for the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program in Huntsville, Alabama. This onsite, full-time role involves planning and executing hardware system integration and testing, from production to launch sites. Responsibilities include developing test plans and procedures, providing technical oversight, creating documentation, and presenting results to leadership and customers. The position requires a degree in engineering, hands-on hardware experience, and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. This is a key role in a fast-paced, hands-on engineering environment supporting national defense.

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

Job 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

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

Other Important Information
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.

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