Electrical Engineer , Automated Test Equipment; ATE Design Security Clearance

Position: Electrical Engineer Staff, Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Design with Security Clearance
Job Number 717800

Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in designing and integrating Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for complex electrical systems, subsystems, and circuit card assemblies (CCAs). With 7 - 12 years of hands-on experience, you will lead the electrical design aspects of custom ATE solutions, interface with cross-functional teams (product design, manufacturing, software/test engineers), troubleshoot production issues, and drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.

This role involves architecting robust, production-ready test solutions in high-reliability environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full-cycle electrical design of custom ATE systems, including schematics, PCB layouts, cable/interconnect drawings, fixture design ("bed of nails" or flying probe), signal conditioning circuits, switching matrices, and power distribution.

• Specify, select, and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition modules) with custom hardware via standards like PXI, VXI, LXI, GPIB, or Ethernet-based.

• Perform detailed electrical analyses, including power/loads analysis, signal integrity, EMC/EMI considerations, thermal management, and fault tolerance to ensure reliable operation in production or field environments.

• Design and troubleshoot interfaces for unit-under-test (UUT) stimulation and measurement, including analog/digital/RF signals, high-voltage/high-current paths, and sensor/actuator integration.

• Collaborate with software/test development teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware with test executives (e.g., NI Test Stand, Python scripts, LabVIEW).

• Support obsolescence management:
Research and qualify replacement COTS parts/hardware, perform risk assessments, and implement mitigations for legacy ATE systems.

• Drive design reviews (peer, PDR/CDR), present technical solutions, and mentor junior engineers/technicians.

• Debug and resolve complex issues in production test setups, reducing downtime and false failures; may involve on-site support for manufacturing lines.

• Contribute to continuous improvement:
Optimize test time, cost, coverage, and yield; incorporate DFM/DFT best practices.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD, IPC, safety/regulatory requirements) and company processes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7-12 years of professional experience in electrical design with a strong focus on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or similar test system development.

• Proven track record designing custom electrical hardware for ATE, including signal conditioning, switching, fixturing, and COTS integration.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Desired

Skills:

• Familiarity with test automation software (e.g., LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python/PyVISA, or C#/.NET).

• Prior experience designing ATE for Defense products.

• Familiarity with 1553 communication interfaces.

• Familiarity with custom FPGA test applications.
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…