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Systems Integration/Test Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO

TS/SCI clearance required · polygraph named

Posted 2026-11-05 · Verified live 2026-11-06

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About this role

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The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space. Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems.

Do you have a passion to be part of a team developing and delivering a new system on a national security program? The SPP program is
looking to build a core team of highly motivated engineers excited to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This is a rare opportunity for you to help meet the challenges in developing and delivering an important, exciting technology for our nation.

You will perform as part of the Mechanical operations team, maintaining manufacturing plans, tooling requirements, engineering change implementation and coordinating changes in the build process within an electrical/mechanical spacecraft integration facility.

  • Develop Manufacturing Work Instructions to assemble the spacecraft in Automation Framework (AF) and MES/Apriso
  • Develop and maintain configuration control of the spacecraft through Manufacturing Bills of Materials (MBOM’s) in MES/APRISO/SAP
  • Develop/Implement build sequences that support high quality and efficient floor execution
  • Be responsible for looking ahead on what needs to be prepped for the next control point (MGSE items, procedure status, flight hardware, etc.)
  • Independently author test procedures, MWI and standard operating procedures compliant with the common processes within ATLO (FOE/FOD, drop mitigation, cleanroom protocol, etc.).
  • Work closely with the ops team to provide the flow of all parts, equipment and resources needed
  • Provide input into product build flow/schedule to ensure most efficient and productive layout.
  • Determine sequence of operations and specify procedures for the integration of hardware, equipment and other functions that affect product performance
  • Provide guidance to engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques; ensuring processes and procedures are following CIPS (common integrated process solutions).
  • Specify solutions to a variety of technical problems
  • Opportunities to directly support the floor as a Certified Test Conductor and potentially support other programs are also possible.

 

 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline from an accredited college/university preferred) or experience/combined education
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings, schematics and specs.
• Experience following or generating detailed test procedures or work instructions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal customers.
• Microsoft Office suite experience with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to abtain and maintain a TS/SCI w/ poly clearance. 

Desired Skills

 

• Experience writing and maintaining assembly work instructions
• History and experience delivering significant space qualified flight hardware.
• Experience working with teams of engineers and/or technicians
• Ability to maintain process discipline in a dynamic and fast-paced environment 
• Certified Test Conductor (CTC), or prior certification and experience/knowledge base.
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin Space Systems system tools (AF, SAP, EPDM, Apriso).
• Proficient using the Lockheed Martin Automation Framework (AF) Test Procedure tool environment.
• Strong test process discipline experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills and ability to build solid relationships
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Lean Six Sigma experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.

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