Description: As a Test Engineer in Skunk Works®, you will play an integral role as liaison between our design engineering teams and the elite women and men responsible for building tomorrow's future in an advanced manufacturing and technology facility. You will work amongst a team of specialized and professionally diverse engineers to develop vehicle test processes and plans, determine testing integration points throughout vehicle assembly and provide direct support to the production floor for troubleshooting any system failures.
This role may require infrequent travel and possible weekend/off-hour support.
What You Will Be Doing:
Support The Stand-Up Of A Complex Program
Responsible For Identifying Operational Testing Needs And Executing Strategic Planning Initiatives For Creating A Safe And Efficient Shop Floor Testing Environment
Work In Parallel With Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental Safety & Health And Production Operations
Create Manufacturing Test Engineering Statement Of Work Contractual Requirements
Interface With Shop Floor Management & Shop Floor Personnel To Help Troubleshoot And Resolve Vehicle Test Issues And Implement Process Improvements To Increase Efficiency
Create Shop Aid Tooling, Analyze Shop Floor Performance And Support The Quality Organization In Root Cause Analysis And Corrective Action Activities For Process-Related Defects
WHO YOU ARE:
Enthusiastic about working directly on the shop/production floor, collaborating closely with the team in a hands-on environment.
Excited by new technology and challenges of development
Building and testing new hardware. Developing new plans and process for prototype and first articles.
Working with minimal direction and oversight. Working in a small interdisciplinary team. Working on very wide verity of mechanical and electrical systems.
What's In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity and Inclusion.
Basic Qualifications:
-Experience testing and troubleshooting of aircraft sub-systems such as: fuel systems, pumps, valves, actuators, hydraulics, electrical (wire harness and interconnect, sensors)
-Experience authoring air vehicle system (fuel, hydraulic, electrical, etc.) test procedures, work instructions and plans to validate air vehicle to meet airworthiness requirements.
-Experience with aircraft sub-systems assembly and vehicle integration operations.
-Hands-on experience with test equipment (such as pneumatic test equipment, multimeter, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers) and vehicle Ground Support Equipment (GSE), such as hydraulic mules, power carts, cooling air carts, etc.
-Active Secret Clearance required to apply with an investigation within the last 5 years AND the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access prior to start
Desired Skills:
Experience and knowledge of typical Flight Line operations and ground support activities
Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills required in a team environment
Ability to effectively present technical information to non-technical audiences
Development/ protype/ first article program support
Jet engine integration
Jet engine service and maintenance familiarity
Ability to determine the required regression testing during air vehicle rework, maintenance, or troubleshooting
conducting Safety Briefs/Huddles prior to testing in order to ensure team safety, FOD compliance, and efficiency during test events
Ability to understand aircraft system operation to an IPT level for all air vehicle systems
Experience testing protype air vehicles
Strong knowledge of all phases of manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer type role previously held
3DX and Catia V5 software usage
STEM type degree
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $82,200 - $157,500. 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.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $94,500 - $178,000. 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.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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