System Test SME Secret Clearance

Job description

**Description:**
**What We’re Doing**
Our team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies.

While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.
**The Work**
The System Test Team conducts the planning and analysis of all MDS ground tests and flight tests in which the C2BMC program is a participant.

Ground test types include: pairwise tests, Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI), Integrated Ground Test (GTI), Distributed Ground Test (GTD), cyber tests, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and pre-flight test HWIL efforts.

Flight tests are conducted with pre-determined sensors and shooters.

International events are comprised of various ground tests and flight tests.
The System Test SME is responsible for the planning of all assigned test events, with emphasis on developing and implementing the test artifacts required for each event:
-Test objectives
-Architectures
-Data Item Descriptions
-Defense Designs
-Sensor Resource Management (SRM) settings
-Operational Tasking Data Link (OPTASKLINK), Air Defense Systems Integrator (ADSI) configuration and Forwarding --Tables, CDS, TDACS, TRAUT TDACS, Comms Connectivity -Matrices, Event Configuration Baseline (ECB)
-System Adjustable Parameters (SAPs)/Site-Specific Parameters (SSPs)
-BDR and PR applicability
-Certification Data Packages
The position also provides the following support:
-Support planning phase reviews and meetings
-Support customer boards and meetings
-Support Data Management
-Interface with developers
-Support government personnel during event execution phases when requested
-Support anomaly resolution and troubleshooting
-Support analysis group
-Support Failure Review Boards (FRBs)
Please Note:
-This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
-Possible infrequent OCONUS travel.
**Who We Are**
As leaders of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin partners with industry leaders to develop and field the backbone of America’s missile defense.

Our national team supports the design, development, testing, integration, and fielding of hardware and software elements essential for the effective operation of the Missile Defense System (MDS).

You will have opportunities to interface directly with key customers, including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
**Who You Are**
You are a dedicated professional with a strong background in system integration and test engineering and a passion for missile defense technologies.

You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at working under technical direction to implement innovative solutions.
**Why Join Us**
-Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life At Lockheed Martin, we prioritize the well-being of our employees.
-We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your healthy, fulfilling life both at and outside of work.
**Basic Qualifications:**
•A final SECRET clearance is required.
•Must understand systems engineering, systems design, development, integration & test and verification.
•Strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including system design, development, integration, and test, with experience in developing and implementing system engineering artifacts such as system architecture descriptions and interface control documents.
•Experience developing system engineering artifacts (e.g. specifications, Interface Control Documents, Use Case Briefings, System Architecture Descriptions, Trade Studies, etc.)
•Previous experience leading complex teams in a key role.
•Ability to lead/perform portions of the work and direct the activities of other systems test engineers.
•Ability to work directly with multiple customer organizations and contractor organizations is a must.
•Experience in Ballistic Missile defense or similar programs.
**Desired Skills:**
•Prior experience on the C2BMC program in any capacity
•Self-starter with good communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills and an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with the government customer as well as personnel internal and external to the program
•Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS) including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networks
•Prior integration and test experience within the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program
•Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with experience in supporting planning phase reviews, customer boards, and meetings, as well as interfacing with developers, government personnel, and other 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:** Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
**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:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115.

For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

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

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
**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:** RMS
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Test Engineering
**Type:** Task Order/IDIQ
**Shift:** First

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