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# Senior Test Engineer

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,300.0 - $158,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Linux, Log Analysis, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Test Case
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9096377/senior-test-engineer

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Test Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have:

 * Experience and/or knowledge of Linux, test case architectures, run log analysis, and bash scripting

 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills

 * Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, Qualified candidate must have a Final DoD Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this position or higher

 - Proficiency with writing and executing software test procedures

 - Experience authoring and executing test procedures

 - Experience with trouble shooting (defect identification, root cause analysis)

 - Experience with verification of test objectives

 - Must be able to work independently as well as part of a geographically distributed team

Desired Skills

-Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

 - Knowledge of ground test design and data collection for a complex missile defense program

 - Experience in using analytical tools that assess the system level performance

 - Experience with Linux/RedHat

 - Experience presenting test analysis or test procedures to customer/stakeholders

 - Experience with test case architecture

 - Knowledge of System Engineering for test campaign and test event design processes in support of system assessment

 - Understanding performance characterization of battle management and command and control functions

 - Knowledge of MDS kill chain including radar acquisition, tracking, and discrimination; battle manager engagement planning, warfighter interaction, and engagement coordination with other MDS systems; and interceptor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination

## Description

Lockheed Martin is developing innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. As a leader in the defense and aerospace industry, we are committed to delivering high-quality products that exceed expectations. Our team is working on cutting-edge projects that require rigorous testing and validation to ensure product functionality and reliability.

The Work

As a Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in our team's success. Your primary responsibilities will include:

 * Developing test cases and test procedures to verify product functionality

 * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize testing requirements

 * Utilizing your expertise in Linux, test case architectures, run log analysis, and bash scripting to design and execute comprehensive testing protocols

 * Analyzing test results and identifying areas for improvement


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