Job ID: 713386BR Date posted: Dec. 18, 2025
Description:Role Overview
In this role, you will support the integration and testing of complex aerospace systems, ensuring hardware and systems perform as designed. You will work in an Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) environment, contributing to mission-critical space and missile defense programs. This position offers hands-on technical work, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to grow into certified test leadership roles.

Key Duties / Responsibilities
• Execute integration and test activities to verify hardware and system performance
• Develop, maintain, and execute test procedures that support vehicle integration and delivery
• Coordinate daily test readiness and execution across multiple disciplines and support teams
• Support and perform duties as a Certified Test Conductor / Test Engineer (certification obtained on the job)
• Review requirements and ensure systems are testable and meet customer expectations
• Analyze test results and document findings in clear, accurate reports
• Identify, document, and support resolution of discrepancies
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, program management, and customer teams to meet technical, schedule, and cost objectives

Work Environment
• Work is performed in assembly, integration, test, and laboratory environmentsThis role supports activities across Huntsville and Courtland, Alabama
• Hands-on interaction with flight hardware, test equipment, and engineering teams
• May include standing, lifting, and working around energized systems in accordance with safety procedures

Company Mission & Program Overview
At Lockheed Martin Space, we design and deliver advanced space and missile defense systems that protect national security and enable space exploration. Our teams work on some of the most complex and meaningful aerospace challenges in the world. Joining the Test Engineering organization means playing a direct role in ensuring mission success—from early integration through final system validation.

Why Lockheed Martin
• Work on high-impact aerospace and defense programs with real-world significance
• Be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration
• Access to training, certification opportunities, and long-term career growth

Why You’ll Love This Role
• Hands-on technical work with cutting-edge hardware
• Clear pathways to grow into certified test leadership roles
• Daily collaboration with experienced engineers and program teams
• A role where your work directly contributes to successful launches and mission outcomes
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates must meet all requirements to be considered.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance prior to start
• Experience or willingness to learn Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) operations
• Experience or willingness to learn how to write and execute test procedures in an Assembly, Test, Launch Operations (ATLO), or production environment
• Willingness and ability to present technical information to customers and Lockheed Martin leadership
• Ability to work between the Huntsville and Courtland, Alabama facilities
Desired Skills:
These “nice-to-have” skills strengthen a candidate’s application but are not required.
• Prior certification as a Certified Test Conductor and/or Certified Principal Engineer
• Experience supporting or working with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
• Experience testing missile or space systems in a production or operational environment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Background in manufacturing engineering, test engineering, or hardware integration
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space systems and tools (such as SAP, EPDM, VECAMS, PMP Database, Automation Framework) or equivalent industry tools
• Hands-on experience with basic lab equipment (power supplies, multimeters, signal analyzers, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and ability to build effective working relationships with customers, program teams, and internal stakeholders
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

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: No
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First