Skunkworks Manufacturing Test Engineer

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine. 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. Never have the opportunities for a technical career been so limitless.

You 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.

• Selected candidate will support testing during the build process.
• 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.

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

• 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.).

Annual base salary range: $104,500 - $184,115 for California, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, or Washington DC. For major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York, the range is $120,100 - $208,150. The salary range may vary by final work location.

Location:

Palmdale, CA.

Schedule for this Position: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week. On‑site full‑time.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional.

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY.

Relocation Available:
Possible.

Career Area:
Manufacturing.

Type:
Full‑Time.

Shift: First.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.