Skunkworks Manufacturing Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-11
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Engineering
Software Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Description
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine.
Who You AreYou are a multi-faceted teammate able to communicate and function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals. Self-motivated and inspired, you thrive in an environment where you are empowered to work your craft, never settling for the bare minimum.
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.
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Work/life balance
- Career development
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition
This position is in Palmdale, CA. Discover Palmdale.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree
- Functional test experience including creating/maintaining System Check-Out Procedures (SCOPs), providing technical test support, and overseeing vehicle functional test software development/maintenance.
- Hands-on manufacturing and vehicle operations expertise including developing manufacturing test plans, pre-power and power-on vehicle operations, vehicle software loading, ground operations, engine runs, and integrated vehicle operations.
- Technical leadership experience with both represented and non-represented teams
- Active Secret clearance with investigation within the last 5 years.
- Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) experience (e.g. 3DX, Teamcenter, PDM, etc.).
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance LevelSecret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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;…
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