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Systems Engineer - Skunk Works - Level 2

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Palmdale, CA Intern
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
Job Description

You will be the Systems Engineer, Integration and Test for the Skunk Works - Advanced Development Programs team which is responsible for...

What You Will Be Doing

As the Systems Engineer, Integration and Test you will be responsible for supporting the team that integrates and validates mission-system functions across lab, flying-test-bed, and flight-test environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing test requirements and detailed procedures based on system specifications.
  • Executing integration and test activities in laboratory settings and evaluating system performance on flying test-beds.
  • Supporting mission-system flight-test evaluations and reporting results to stakeholders.
  • Using a deep technical background and strong communication skills to interface with engineers, pilots, and program leadership.
  • Applying expertise in modern, software-intensive mission-system architectures and a solid understanding of military aircraft functionality.

Travel requirements: 10-20 % travel required.

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

We are looking for a collaborative and technically rigorous engineer who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You bring strong analytical skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. This role offers the chance to influence cutting-edge aircraft development and work alongside world-class experts.

Further Information About This Opportunity

The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance to start.

This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.

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Basic Qualifications

Experience with Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test background, with experience in full System Development Life Cycle execution and best practices on software and hardware-based systems

Experience in Agile methodologies

Desired Skills

Experience in software life cycle logistics, including knowledge of build paradigms, merge request processes, and dependency/artifact management

Experience in creating release documents, and low-to-high transfer logistics

Experience with automation and CI/CD environments, including automation tools, Gitlab/Bamboo runners, and YAML

Experience with CAMEO

EEO

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.



  • Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

    As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

    Other Important Information

    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.

    Work Schedule Information

    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.

    National Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,400 - $129,260. 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.

    Premium Pay Statement

    Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $84,300 - $146,165. 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.

    This position is incentive plan eligible.

    Salary : $73,400 - $129,260

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