Skunkworks - Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Overview
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking innovation to the next level. From designing the most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft that defies gravity, our engineers live on the cutting edge of technology. Selected candidate will support testing during the build process.
Palmdale, CA
Responsibilities- Interact with the aircraft across multiple sub-systems throughout assembly.
- Responsible for testing of all systems and sub-systems on the aircraft.
- Responsible for developing new test equipment as testing requirements are updated, as well as documenting complex test procedures for use by non-technical co-workers when writing procedures.
- Support the MTE Project team with the project management of test equipment and Support Equipment.
Must be available to work any shift and weekends as required.
What’s In It For You- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Work/life balance
- Career development
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Basic Qualifications- Associates Degree required to apply.
- Functional test experience (i.e. creating and maintaining System Check Out Procedures for vehicle systems, providing technical test support, or overseeing the development and maintenance of vehicle functional test software used to test systems).
- Experience developing manufacturing test plans (i.e. identifying manufacturing test equipment requirements, etc.).
- Secret Clearance with an investigation within the last 5 years - required to apply.
- Pre-power, power on vehicle experience is required.
- Vehicle software loading experience is required.
- Experience with computer and communications system structures to support testing and analysis.
- 5+ years experience.
- Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) experience (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.).
- Automated circuit testing experience.
- Experience with Inter-departmental communication, both written and verbal, is required as this position requires extensive interface with peers, customers, associate contractors, management, and touch labor across varied disciplines on a daily basis.
- Previous experience with engineering releases and configuration change control is desired.
- Lab View experience is preferred.
- Experience with MS Office.
- Software Programming Experience (CATIA, Team Center, and iBASEt)
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other InformationExpression 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
Salary and Benefits:
The annual base salary range for this position in various locations shown in the description is provided for general guidance and may vary by location and other factors.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
• Relocation Available:
Yes
• Career Area:
Manufacturing
• Type:
Full-Time
• Shift: First
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