Description:
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Orlando, Florida is seeking a motivated Early Career Production Test Engineer to join our sensors team. You will support the testing of printed circuit board assemblies / circuit card assemblies (PCBAs / CCAs), electronic subsystems, and sensor pod level system testing, helping to maintain efficient production flows while learning best practices in test development and troubleshooting.
In this hands-on role, you will work closely with production technicians, senior test engineers, design engineers, and quality teams to identify and resolve issues, improve test processes, and contribute to first-pass yield goals. Our team is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of test systems, and you will play a key role in providing technical support, test equipment improvements, and troubleshooting expertise.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Production Test Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting test systems, providing technical expertise, and driving improvements to test equipment and software. You will work with a range of technologies, including TestStand®, LabVIEW®, and CVI®, to control signal generation and measurement tools, conduct Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), and functional testing.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Execute and monitor production test processes, including functional testing, boundary scan, environmental stress screening (ESS), and system level verification
- Troubleshoot test failures at the board and system level using standard electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies)
- Assist in developing, documenting, and maintaining test procedures, work instructions, and fixtures to support efficient and repeatable production testing
- Analyze test data and failure trends to identify root causes of defects in collaboration with engineering and quality items
- Support the debugging and repair of test equipment, fixtures, and software to minimize downtime in the production line
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance test coverage, reduce cycle time, and improve overall product yield and quality
- Document test results, non-conformances, and corrective actions in accordance with company quality management systems
- Provide technical support to production operators and technicians during daily operation
- Collaborate with design engineers to incorporate design-for-test (DFT) principles into new product introductions (NPI)
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated ATE Test Engineer to join our team. If you have a strong background in Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science Engineering, we encourage you to apply. As a self-starter with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will thrive in this role, working on complex test systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to develop test equipment for a varied range of electronic and electrooptical systems, and to make a meaningful impact on our organization.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/locations/florida.html
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. An Interim Secret clearance is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A good understanding of basic test, software, and mechanical engineering skills with the ability to teach others
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- US Citizen, eligible for Security Clearance (or has an active security clearance)
Desired Skills:
- General understanding of test equipment such as Digital Multimeters (DMM), oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators, and computer operating systems
- Software development knowledge associated with National Instruments LabWindows/ CVI®, TestStand®, LabVIEW®, NI LabVIEW®, FPGA, and Microsoft Visual Studio is a plus.
- Experience with Verification and Validation of test equipment for US Government products
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
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.
Ability to Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
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.
Schedule for this Position:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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.
Experience Level: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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