Systems Integration/Test Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Overview In this role you drive the test engineering of advanced infrared sensor systems from concept through qualification and production readiness. As IPT Test Engineering Lead, you coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver robust test strategies and analyses that prove system performance. You act as a technical authority to leadership and customers, shaping testing approaches and ensuring readiness across hardware, software, and facilities. This is a high-impact position at Lockheed Martin Santa Barbara where you help scale innovative sensor technology within a mission-focused environment. Compensation / BenefitsMedicalDentalVisionFlexible work arrangements401(k) matchPaid time off ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership as the IPT Test Engineering Lead across the program lifecycleDevelop comprehensive test strategies, plans, procedures, schedules, and requirements for infrared sensor hardware and systemsPlan and lead Test Readiness Reviews and other technical reviews to ensure readiness across hardware, software, facilities, instrumentation, data systemsLead test execution and technical decision-making for functional, performance, environmental, characterization, qualification, and production testingOversee a team of ~10 test engineers, set priorities, resolve issues, and align with program objectivesDevelop and implement innovative test methodologies, instrumentation, automation, and data-analysis techniques Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in a related discipline with 10+ years of experience, or 8 years with a related Master’s degree, or 6 years with a related PhDDemonstrated experience leading test engineering activities for complex hardware or sensor systemsExperience developing and executing test strategies, TRRs, and complex campaignsExperience providing technical leadership and oversight of engineering teamsAbility to independently solve complex technical problems and develop innovative solutionsExperience presenting technical information to program leadership and customersExperience working across multidisciplinary engineering organizations (systems, hardware, software, manufacturing, quality)Experience with laboratory instrumentation, automated test systems, data acquisition, and data analysisMust be a US citizen and eligible for Secret clearancetechnical mentorshipteam leadershipcross-functional collaborationlaboratory instrumentationautomated test systemsdata acquisition and analysis