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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Flight Test Ground System Engineer -- Level 3 - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Henderson, NV, United States - **Salary:** $85,300.0 - $158,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Configuration Management, Systems Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Rapid Prototyping Process, Software Deployment, Software Systems, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Information Technology - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9117580/flight-test-ground-system-engineer-level-3 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree * Ability to maintain a Top Secret clearance with special program access * Proven Flight Test experience Desired Skills * Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in a technical discipline * Security+ certification * Experience in engineering documentation, configuration control and change boards, and systems management * History interfacing directly with DoD customers ## Description At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicles to refining aircraft that defy gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless. Join us as a Lockheed Martin Ground Station Engineer (GSE) -- Level 3 with our legendary Skunk Works® organization. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges. Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightning II. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here . The Ground System Engineer (GSE) is a specialized system engineer that acts as a system expert. They perform computer administrations functions to include software installations and upgrades, user account and hardware maintenance. They also deal with real-time troubleshooting of complex hardware/software anomalies with analysis and evaluation of asset under test. They execute readiness tests to verify system under test functionality. More generally, a System Engineer-IT Sr performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. 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