Lockheed Martin

Job ID: 725981BR Date posted: Apr. 28, 2026

Description:Role Overview

Join the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team as a System Integration/Test Engineer. You’ll help integrate, test, and validate missile defense systems that could change how we deter threats. This entry-level role gives hands-on experience in cutting-edge vehicle integration and test within a collaborative development environment.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Support mechanical and electrical vehicle integration and testing to ensure full system functionality
• Coordinate readiness and daily test activities across multiple disciplines, including internal and external teams
• Conduct or assist in certified test procedures, ensuring accurate execution from initial build to final production
• Develop and follow test procedure flows at the production facility
• Coordinate equipment and software support for integration and test activities
• Analyze test results and prepare reports to verify and validate system performance
• Document discrepancies and support regression testing of software, components, and subsystems

Work Environment

• Collaborative, fast-paced engineering team in Huntsville, AL
• Hands-on work with mechanical and electrical systems in a development/test facility
• Interaction with multiple teams, including leadership, program managers, and external partners
• Standard office and lab environment; may require lifting or handling test equipment

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work on cutting-edge missile defense technology that protects our nation
• Gain broad experience across integration, test, and production environments
• Learn from experienced engineers and grow your technical and professional skills
• Contribute to projects with tangible impact and high visibility

Company Mission & Program Overview

Lockheed Martin develops technologies that safeguard global security. The NGI program strengthens missile defense capabilities by integrating advanced systems to detect, intercept, and neutralize threats. This role directly supports the mission by ensuring vehicles and subsystems work reliably and safely.

Why Lockheed Martin

• Join a leader in aerospace and defense with a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Access mentorship, training, and career development opportunities
• Be part of a team that values integrity, diversity, and inclusion
• Make meaningful contributions to national defense with cutting-edge technology

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of mechanical and/or electrical test experience with subsystems or vehicle-level systems
• Experience writing and/or executing test procedures in an Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) or production environment
• Experience presenting findings to leadership or customer stakeholders
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance

Desired Skills:

• Certified Test Conductor experience
• Experience in missile assembly, integration, and test operations
• Development test experience at the unit, subsystem, or vehicle level

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: Possible

Career Area: Test Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First