Lockheed Entry Level Salary Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Role Overview
Join the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team as a System Integration/Test Engineer. You'll help integrate, test, and validate missile defense systems that could change how we deter threats. This entry-level role gives hands-on experience in cutting-edge vehicle integration and test within a collaborative development environment.
Key Duties / Responsibilities
• Support mechanical and electrical vehicle integration and testing to ensure full system functionality
• Coordinate readiness and daily test activities across multiple disciplines, including internal and external teams
• Conduct or assist in certified test procedures, ensuring accurate execution from initial build to final production
• Develop and follow test procedure flows at the production facility
• Coordinate equipment and software support for integration and test activities
• Analyze test results and prepare reports to verify and validate system performance
• Document discrepancies and support regression testing of software, components, and subsystems
Work Environment
• Collaborative, fast-paced engineering team in Huntsville, AL
• Hands-on work with mechanical and electrical systems in a development/test facility
• Interaction with multiple teams, including leadership, program managers, and external partners
• Standard office and lab environment; may require lifting or handling test equipment
Why You'll Love This Role
• Work on cutting-edge missile defense technology that protects our nation
• Gain broad experience across integration, test, and production environments
• Learn from experienced engineers and grow your technical and professional skills
• Contribute to projects with tangible impact and high visibility
Company Mission & Program Overview
Lockheed Martin develops technologies that safeguard global security. The NGI program strengthens missile defense capabilities by integrating advanced systems to detect, intercept, and neutralize threats. This role directly supports the mission by ensuring vehicles and subsystems work reliably and safely.
Why Lockheed Martin
• Join a leader in aerospace and defense with a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Access mentorship, training, and career development opportunities
• Make meaningful contributions to national defense with cutting-edge technology
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of mechanical and/or electrical test experience with subsystems or vehicle-level systems
• Experience writing and/or executing test procedures in an Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations (ATLO) or production environment
• Experience presenting findings to leadership or customer stakeholders
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance
Desired skills
• Certified Test Conductor experience
• Experience in missile assembly, integration, and test operations
• Development test experience at the unit, subsystem, or vehicle level
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EEO
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.
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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.
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.
National Pay Statement
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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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.