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# Test Engineer Sr - E3

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Fort Worth, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,300 - $158,300
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Software Requirements Analysis, System Testing, Break Fix
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9291114/test-engineer-sr-e3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree, with a minimum of three years of professional experience (or equivalent experience)
 * Experience developing and/or interpreting engineering drawings.
 * Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.

Desired Skills

 * Experience with hydraulic, Polyalphaolefin (PAO), or other pressurized fluid systems.
 * Experience with engineering test activities such as Acceptance Testing, Qualification Testing, and/or System Commisioning.
 * Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, or flightline environment.
 * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment & make decisions under pressure.
 * Demonstrated technical communications skills, both verbally and in writing, customers including technical support and build teams.
 * Familiarity with engineering requirements definition and/or decomposition.
 * Hands-on troubleshooting experience in production, laboratory, or non-professional settings is considered a plus.

## Description

Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment in support of F-35 production in Fort Worth, Texas., We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Test Engineer (MTE) Sr to join our Fort Worth F-35 Final Assembly & Checkout Team. As a 1st shift MTE, you will play a critical role in supporting all phases of F-35 production & system checkout. The candidate will be expected to participate in all MTE activities including requirements derivation, test procedure release, on-aircraft troubleshooting, test equipment design & maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.

The candidate will:

 * Support the Production Operations team(s) in F-35 the Forward, Wing, Mate, and Final Assembly build areas with system testing and troubleshooting.
 * Work as part of a larger team responsible for the testing of all F-35 Aircraft Systems & Sub-Systems prior to final delivery.
 * Author & maintain complex System Checkout Procedures (SCOPs) for use by Production Operations.
 * Design, development, test, and maintain test equipment to accomplish F-35 system test procedures.

This position is 100% on-site supporting 1st Shift, Monday - Thursday (4x10A).