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# Systems Engineer Sr - E3

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Lexington, KY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $76,700.0 - $142,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Arduino, Network Analysis, LabVIEW, LaTeX, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Vba Programming Language
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9186012/systems-engineer-sr-e3

## About the Role

* Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 * Experience writing test plans and reports

 * Strong knowledge in test methods and procedures

 * Understanding of the systems engineering process

 * Demonstrated performance in a fast paced environment

 * Skilled in presenting test plans & results to customers to get approval and demonstrate that the system meets all requirements.

 * Experience using various types of test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, laser alignment systems, data acquisition systems

 * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Master's degree.

Desired Skills

 * Familiarity with LaTeX, VBA, LabVIEW, Arduino and MATLAB

 * Designing, testing, and troubleshooting printed circuit boards

 * Responding to build issues and providing quick resolution to keep production on schedule

 * Demonstrated previous success working in a team based environment to meet objectives

 * Familiarity with creating schedules, providing project statuses, generating Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and tracking budget requirements

 * Government report or thesis writing experience

 * Testing Experience

 * Aircraft experience a plus including C-130, MH-60, MH-47, A/MH-6

## Description

Test Engineer for our Special Operations Forces Global Logistic Support Services (SOF GLSS) team, based in Lexington, KY. Our team is responsible for modifying military aircraft and ground vehicles to meet the evolving operational needs of the SOF community, and we're looking for an experienced and proficient Test Engineer to join our team.

Job Actions:

 * Ensuring that our solutions meet all defined requirements, through rigorous testing and validation

 * Conducting tests, including laser alignments, radio frequency, electromagnetic compliance/interference, circuit and cable testing

 * Writing test plans and reports, and using related test equipment throughout the design, delivery, and production support process

 * Collaborating with other disciplines, including engineering, manufacturing, and logistics, to ensure that our solutions meet customer requirements

 * Developing and tracking schedules and budgets, and presenting results to the team and customer at events like Preliminary Design Reviews (PDR) and Critical Design Reviews (CDR)

 * Participating in proposal work, and contributing to the development of technical solutions that meet customer needs


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