Software Automated Test Engineer - GMD Weapons Systems (GWS)

Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation's defense against ballistic missile attacks.

The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

The Work The Automated Software Test Engineer will support the Missile Defense Agency's GMD Weapon System program by developing, maintaining, and executing automated test capabilities used to verify mission-critical software functionality. The engineer will work with software development, systems engineering, integration, cybersecurity, and test teams to ensure software products meet technical, program, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities may include:

• Design, develop, maintain, and execute automated software test scripts, test procedures, and test utilities in support of GWS software verification.
• Analyze software requirements, system requirements, and design documentation to determine appropriate test coverage.
• Develop automated tests using tools, scripting languages, or programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, shell scripting, or similar technologies.
• Support software integration, regression testing, functional testing, performance testing, and verification activities.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and support resolution of software defects and test failures.
• Work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, product owners, scrum masters, and test leads to clarify requirements and improve testability.
• Support test planning, test readiness reviews, formal test events, and customer-witnessed verification activities as needed.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, test procedures, and test results.
• Develop or improve automation frameworks, test tools, data analysis scripts, and reporting capabilities.
• Support Agile team activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, retrospectives, and test status reporting.
• Use configuration management, version control, and issue-tracking tools to manage test artifacts and defect reports.
• Analyze test results and communicate technical findings, risks, and issues to team leads and program leadership.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software test processes, automation coverage, and verification efficiency.
• Ensure test products comply with program engineering standards, quality expectations, and cybersecurity requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.

• Professional experience developing, executing, or maintaining software test procedures, automated tests, test scripts, or test tools.

• Experience with one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, C++, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages.

• Experience analyzing requirements and developing test cases or test procedures to verify software functionality.

• Experience using Eggplant or other GUI based toolset

• Familiarity with Agile development, and tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, GitLab, Bamboo, or similar development/test tools.

• Ability to work independently with general direction and collaborate across cross-functional teams.

• U.S. government Active secret security clearance. Desired Skills:

• Active Top Secret clearance or higher.

• Security+ certification

• Experience supporting missile defense, aerospace, defense, command and control, weapon systems, or other mission-critical software programs.

• Experience with the GMD Weapon System, MDA programs, or system-of-systems test environments.

• Experience developing automated test scripts or frameworks using Python, Java, C++, shell scripting, or similar technologies.

• Experience with regression testing, integration testing, formal verification, or customer-witnessed test events.

• Familiarity with requirements traceability tools such as DOORS or similar requirements management tools.

• Experience with automated test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, build automation, or DevSecOps testing practices.

• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.

• Experience analyzing logs, test data, system messages, or software outputs to determine pass/fail results.

• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering, Cameo, interface control documents, or system architecture products.

• Knowledge of cybersecurity testing, secure coding practices, or vulnerability remediation support.

• Experience creating test reports, verification evidence, and formal test documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to improve test automation coverage, reduce manual test effort, and support program schedule commitments. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration., Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!, 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.

Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.