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Test Engineer in Manassas, Virginia. In this role you will collaborate with industry-leading design professionals and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Your responsibilities include:
- Develop & Execute Test Cases - Design, review, and implement new test methodologies for the SQQ-89 sonar suite.
- Technical Review - Analyze system documentation and requirements; provide actionable input to the Systems Engineering team.
- Requirement-Based Testing - Perform witnessed system-requirement tests, capture results, and distribute reports to all stakeholders.
- Fleet Issue Replication - Evaluate field-reported problems and recreate them in the laboratory to support root-cause analysis and resolution.
- Issue Documentation - Record deficiencies in the SQQ-89 and its external interfaces with clear, reproducible steps and detailed descriptions.
- Test-Environment Integration - Partner with system integrators to configure test scenarios and connect simulation/stimulation equipment to the SQQ-89 hardware.
Basic qualificationsTo excel in this role you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- Navy background - Surface Sonar Technician (STG) or Submarine Sonar Technician (STS).
- Leadership rank - Preferably E-5 or E-6; other ranks will be considered based on depth of experience.
- Technician expertise - Maintenance or on-the-job troubleshooting of APB-15/ACB-15 (or newer) equipment; proven ability to resolve complex SQQ-89 issues.
- Travel - Selected candidate must be willing/able to travel to customer site as needed, up to 25%.
Desired Skills- Critical thinking - Demonstrated analytical problem-solving in high-tempo, mission-critical environments.
- Microsoft Office Skills - Proficiency with the full Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Communication - Strong oral and written skills; comfortable presenting technical data to diverse audiences.
- Qualifications - Area Supervisor or Sonar Supervisor qualified (preferred); ESWS or SS qualified (preferred); CSOOW (preferred).
- Professionalism - Ability to handle high-stress, high-demand situations; exercise sound judgment and discretion when reporting system-impacting defects.
- Computer-Science Background - A degree in Computer Science or a closely related field is highly desirable, especially when combined with fleet experience.
Why Join UsYour Health • Your Wealth • Your LifeOur flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life both at and outside of work.
You will apply your real-world Navy sonar expertise to shape the next generation of anti-submarine warfare capabilities. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, solve challenging technical problems, and make a direct impact on fleet readiness. If you thrive in demanding environments and are eager to transition your operational experience into a high-impact engineering career, we encourage you to apply.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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.
