Fusion Systems Engineer Staff

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Edwards
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

We are Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin Aeronautics located at Edwards AFB, CA is seeking a full-time Mid-Level Career Sensor Fusion Engineer. In this role, you will lead, plan, and participate in real-time activities during flight test execution. Lead a small team in technical planning and integration of test requirements into test plans and execute flight test from a mission control room using telemetered data. You will interface with AFFTC and NAWCAD engineers in support of writing flight test plans, safety plans, flight test card development, participate in briefs/debriefs, problem reporting, risk reduction, and collecting and analyzing flight test data for verification and validation, risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses purposes. You will interact with the Verification Team and Discipline Integrated Product Teams at Fort Worth, TX. You will actively participate in problem identification, system defect report generation, analysis, and resolution; assist with collection, distribution and analysis of data acquired during flight test missions for own ship and other participating organizations. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of Sensor Systems. Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. EngineeringAeronautics What’s In It For You Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • Medical • Dental • 401k • Paid time off • Work/life balance • Career development • Mentorship opportunities • Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science - 6 years of Aerospace/Defense or related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. - Demonstrated application in Systems Integration - Demonstrated application in supporting Flight Test - Demonstrated application in data collection or analysis (FATMOPS, MATLAB, Tableau, Python, Windows applications, Windows Platforms) - Must be a US Citizen or legally authorized to work in US as a permanent resident. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special programs access. - Active Secret clearance with investigation no more than 5 years Desired skills - Demonstrated authoring of test cards, test plans, and system defects - Experience with IADS real time and test data request post flight test tools - Self-starter with demonstrated written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment - Quick learner and proactive in resolving issues - Ability to work in a high paced, at times high stress, dynamic team environment - Knowledge of Flight Test Operations is a plus - Knowledge of F35 Fusion system is a plus - Knowledge of JIRA System Defect Repository is a plus 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. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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