Systems Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Lockheed Martin with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 71.9% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Systems Engineer roles take an average of 21 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Lockheed Martin overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Lockheed Martin as a Systems Engineer according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
One on one interview: 25%
Personality test: 25%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Lockheed Martin in Aug 2022
Interview
The interview process was brief - a single 60 min phone interview with three senior engineers including 2 team leads. Heavy interest in past experience and challenges faced in that position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Open ended "what would you do in X situation " questions and discussion of past experience.
Straightforward, focus on STAR method, tie that back to your resume. They use Full Spectrum Leadership principles that LM has set, so look into that as well. Make sure to have good examples that show both technical, managerial, and interpersonal skills.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you solved a challenging engineewring problem,
I applied online. I interviewed at Lockheed Martin in Jun 2026
Interview
It was a quick process over all once you get your first interview scheduled. I only had to interview once but I have heard people needing two rounds. Also turn around was pretty quick and your recruiter is a really good source to ask questions if you have any. Please know your resume inside out because they will pull it up when interviewing you!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is you understanding of (insert software that is in the job description)? Have you used it and if not why?
There were 2 interviewers, one manager, and a Systems Engineer Lead. There were 4 STAR Method questions. Within each question, they would get into some technical questions and go over the resume as well