System Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Lockheed Martin with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 77% positive. To compare, the company-average is 76.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for System Engineer roles take an average of 28 days to get hired, when considering 190 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Lockheed Martin overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Lockheed Martin as a System Engineer according to 190 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 21%
Group panel interview: 14%
Phone interview: 14%
Background check: 13%
Drug test: 13%
Skills test: 12%
Personality test: 7%
Presentation: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 1%
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The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Lockheed Martin (Fort Worth, TX)
Interview
Very relaxed and flowed really well. Brief introduction of the interviewers followed by describing the interview process of STAR questions with each interviewer asking about 2 questions each. Generally there are 3 to 4 people interviewing you.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Lockheed Martin (Mount Laurel, NJ)
Interview
Overall a general approach with not too many technical questions. They ask for your understanding of what you think a System's Engineer does. Or what comprises a "system", with examples.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Give me an example of a time when you had built or completed some tasks and the outcome was not what you expected, and how you approached the problem.
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?