Lockheed Martin
ADP Skunkworks Test Engineer Staff - Level 4
Lockheed Martin is hiring an ADP Skunkworks Test Engineer Staff - Level 4 in Palmdale, CA. Posted September 21, 2026.
Job at a glance
- Company
- Lockheed Martin
- Location
- Palmdale, CA
- Pay
- $118,000 – $219,100
- Sector
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- September 21, 2026
- First scanned
- October 8, 2026
About the job
Standard Job Description
Selected candidate will support testing during the build process.
• Interact with the aircraft across multiple sub- systems throughout assembly.
• Responsible for testing of all systems and sub- systems on the aircraft.
• Responsible for developing new test equipment as testing requirements are updated, as well as documenting complex test procedures for use by non-technical co-workers when writing procedures.
• Support the MTE Project team with the project management of test equipment and support equipment.
• Must be available to work any shift and weekends as required.
What’s In It For You: • We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/why-lm/LM_Benefits.html> Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. • Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
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Further Information About This Opportunity
Palmdale, CA https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/locations/palmdale-california.html
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree
• Functional test experience including creating/maintaining System Check-Out Procedures (SCOPs), providing technical test support, and overseeing vehicle functional test software development/maintenance.
• Hands-on manufacturing and vehicle operations expertise including developing manufacturing test plans, pre-power and power-on vehicle operations, vehicle software loading, ground operations, engine runs, and integrated vehicle operations.
• Technical leadership experience with both represented and non-represented teams.
Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) experience (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.).
•Active Secret clearance with investigation within the last 5 years.
Desired Skills
• Experience with Inter-departmental communication, both written and verbal, is required as this position requires extensive interface with peers, customers, associate contractors, management, and touch labor across varied disciplines on a daily basis. • Previous experience with engineering releases and configuration change control is desired. • Experience with MS Office. • Pre-power, power on vehicle experience is required. • Special Program Access
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.