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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Lead Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin is a company that empowers employees to innovate and build incredible products. They are seeking a Lead Test Engineer to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, lead a team of test engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systems and products meet customer requirements and industry standards.

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Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, including test strategy, test design, and test scripts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software engineering, and hardware engineering, to ensure that systems and products meet customer requirements and industry standards
Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports
Lead a team of test engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure that test activities are completed on time and to a high standard
Develop and maintain test environments, including test beds, test fixtures, and test tools
Be available and willing to travel internationally to support test events
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand test requirements and ensure that test activities meet their needs
Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues
Develop and implement process improvements to increase test efficiency and effectiveness
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior test engineers, including training and mentoring
Participate in test process improvement initiatives, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes

Qualification

Test planningTest designTest executionLeadershipCompTIA Security+C#PowerShellDO-178CTest process improvementBudget managementISO 9001IEEE 1012AS9100Virtual systems

Required

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, including test strategy, test design, and test scripts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software engineering, and hardware engineering, to ensure that systems and products meet customer requirements and industry standards
Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports
Lead a team of test engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure that test activities are completed on time and to a high standard
Develop and maintain test environments, including test beds, test fixtures, and test tools
Be available and willing to travel internationally to support test events
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand test requirements and ensure that test activities meet their needs
Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues
Develop and implement process improvements to increase test efficiency and effectiveness
Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior test engineers, including training and mentoring
Participate in test process improvement initiatives, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes
An experienced Senior Test Engineer-Lead responsible for leading the development and execution of comprehensive test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of the PK Ground and Air systems and products
A candidate with a strong background in system test engineering (Software and Hardware), with expertise in test planning, test design, and test execution
Available and willing to travel internationally to support test events and work closely with global customers and partners

Preferred

Current CompTIA Security+ certification
Strong programming and scripting skills, including languages such as C# and PowerShell
Knowledge of DO-178C - Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification
Proven experience in leading and managing test teams, including setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources
Experience with test process improvement, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes
Ability to develop and manage test budgets, including estimating costs and managing expenses
Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, IEEE 1012, and AS9100
Experience with virtual/converged systems and technologies

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

H1B Sponsorship

Lockheed Martin has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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