... engineer to support development, missile integration, and flight test for an Advanced Program. Responsibilities includes: • Performing electronic packaging designs for cable harnesses and test ...
... engineer to support development, missile integration, and flight test for an Advanced Program. Responsibilities includes: • Performing electronic packaging designs for cable harnesses and test ...
Flight Termination System Integration & Test Engineer
Grand Prairie, TX · On-site
$89K - $157K/yr
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a Telemetry (TM)/Flight Termination System (FTS) engineer to support development, missile integration, and flight test for ...
Flight Termination System Integration & Test Engineer
Grand Prairie, TX · On-site
$89K - $157K/yr
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a Telemetry (TM)/Flight Termination System (FTS) engineer to support development, missile integration, and flight test for ...
... flight test instrumentation for the F-22 test and F-16 FMS aircrafts. The successful candidate will lead FTI system & detail design engineers. Responsible for onsite technical and management ...
... flight test instrumentation for the F-22 test and F-16 FMS aircrafts. The successful candidate will lead FTI system & detail design engineers. Responsible for onsite technical and management ...
... flight test instrumentation for the F-22 test and F-16 FMS aircrafts. The successful candidate will lead FTI system & detail design engineers. Responsible for onsite technical and management ...
... flight test instrumentation for the F-22 test and F-16 FMS aircrafts. The successful candidate will lead FTI system & detail design engineers. Responsible for onsite technical and management ...
The Flight Assurance Engineer will independently execute mechanisms-specific flight assurance ... This role owns design, manufacturing, test, and integration related assurance activities to ensure ...
The Flight Assurance Engineer will independently execute mechanisms-specific flight assurance ... This role owns design, manufacturing, test, and integration related assurance activities to ensure ...
The Flight Assurance Engineer will independently execute mechanisms-specific flight assurance ... This role owns design, manufacturing, test, and integration related assurance activities to ensure ...
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The Flight Assurance Engineer will independently execute mechanisms-specific flight assurance ... This role owns design, manufacturing, test, and integration related assurance activities to ensure ...
Responsibilities will also include coordinating and interacting with several disciplines as they relate to flight test such as maintenance, configuration management, supportability, engineering ...
Responsibilities will also include coordinating and interacting with several disciplines as they relate to flight test such as maintenance, configuration management, supportability, engineering ...
Engineering Test Pilot
Mineral Wells, TX · On-site
$190K - $220K/yr
Job Title : Engineering Test Pilot Reporting To: Director, AG Engineering Work Schedule: Onsite ... You'll be responsible for conducting safe and professional flight operations in support of flight ...
Engineering Test Pilot
Mineral Wells, TX · On-site
$190K - $220K/yr
Job Title : Engineering Test Pilot Reporting To: Director, AG Engineering Work Schedule: Onsite ... You'll be responsible for conducting safe and professional flight operations in support of flight ...
Engineering Test Pilot
$190K - $220K/yr
Job Title : Engineering Test Pilot Reporting To: Director, AG Engineering Work Schedule: Onsite ... You'll be responsible for conducting safe and professional flight operations in support of flight ...
Engineering Test Pilot
$190K - $220K/yr
Job Title : Engineering Test Pilot Reporting To: Director, AG Engineering Work Schedule: Onsite ... You'll be responsible for conducting safe and professional flight operations in support of flight ...
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer role is responsible for defining, planning, and ... Define comprehensive functional, ground, and flight test plan. * Responsible for setting up ground ...
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Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer role is responsible for defining, planning, and ... Define comprehensive functional, ground, and flight test plan. * Responsible for setting up ground ...
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$141K - $212K/yr
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer role is responsible for defining, planning, and ... Define comprehensive functional, ground, and flight test plan. * Responsible for setting up ground ...
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$141K - $212K/yr
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer role is responsible for defining, planning, and ... Define comprehensive functional, ground, and flight test plan. * Responsible for setting up ground ...
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$141K - $212K/yr
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer role is responsible for defining, planning, and ... Define comprehensive functional, ground, and flight test plan. * Responsible for setting up ground ...
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer
Dallas, TX · On-site
$141K - $212K/yr
Staff Engineer, Test & Evaluation Engineer role is responsible for defining, planning, and ... Define comprehensive functional, ground, and flight test plan. * Responsible for setting up ground ...
... flight-test aircraft and development projects where established procedures do not exist ... Working from verbal instructions and rough engineering sketches, you will translate concepts into ...
... flight-test aircraft and development projects where established procedures do not exist ... Working from verbal instructions and rough engineering sketches, you will translate concepts into ...
Senior Subsystem Test Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
The Opportunity This role owns how aircraft systems are validated before flight. You will develop ... Mentor junior test engineers and raise the bar for how test programs, fixtures, and data analysis ...
Senior Subsystem Test Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
The Opportunity This role owns how aircraft systems are validated before flight. You will develop ... Mentor junior test engineers and raise the bar for how test programs, fixtures, and data analysis ...
Experience supporting flight test readiness and test-to-flight transitions. * U.S. Citizenship or ... S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. #LI-MS #LC Full-time regular employee offer ...
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Experience supporting flight test readiness and test-to-flight transitions. * U.S. Citizenship or ... S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. #LI-MS #LC Full-time regular employee offer ...
Senior Subsystem Test Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
The Opportunity This role owns how aircraft systems are validated before flight. You will develop ... Mentor junior test engineers and raise the bar for how test programs, fixtures, and data analysis ...
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Senior Subsystem Test Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
The Opportunity This role owns how aircraft systems are validated before flight. You will develop ... Mentor junior test engineers and raise the bar for how test programs, fixtures, and data analysis ...
The Opportunity This role owns how aircraft systems are validated before flight. You will develop ... Mentor junior test engineers and raise the bar for how test programs, fixtures, and data analysis ...
The Opportunity This role owns how aircraft systems are validated before flight. You will develop ... Mentor junior test engineers and raise the bar for how test programs, fixtures, and data analysis ...
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4640)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$113K - $170K/yr
Experience supporting flight test readiness and test-to-flight transitions. * U.S. Citizenship or ... S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. $113,948 - $170,922 a year #LI-MS #LC ...
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4640)
Dallas, TX · On-site
$113K - $170K/yr
Experience supporting flight test readiness and test-to-flight transitions. * U.S. Citizenship or ... S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. $113,948 - $170,922 a year #LI-MS #LC ...
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4640)
$113K - $170K/yr
Experience supporting flight test readiness and test-to-flight transitions. * U.S. Citizenship or ... S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. $113,948 - $170,922 a year #LI-MS #LC ...
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (R4640)
$113K - $170K/yr
Experience supporting flight test readiness and test-to-flight transitions. * U.S. Citizenship or ... S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline. $113,948 - $170,922 a year #LI-MS #LC ...
PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR TEST) The propulsion engineer is responsible for ensuring Raptor engines and components have been tested and qualified to function in flight conditions. Our engineers ...
PROPULSION ENGINEER (RAPTOR TEST) The propulsion engineer is responsible for ensuring Raptor engines and components have been tested and qualified to function in flight conditions. Our engineers ...
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| Aspect | Flight Test Engineer | Flight Test Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Bachelor's or higher in aerospace or mechanical engineering; often requires FAA or EASA certifications | Associate's or bachelor's in aerospace technology or related field; certifications may vary |
| Work Environment | Designing, planning, analyzing flight tests; collaborating with engineers and pilots | Assisting with test preparations, data collection, and aircraft inspections |
| Industry Usage | Primarily in aerospace manufacturing, research, and development | Involved in testing and maintenance within aerospace companies and testing facilities |
Flight Test Engineers focus on designing and analyzing flight tests, requiring advanced engineering skills and certifications. Flight Test Technicians support these activities through hands-on testing and data collection. Both roles are essential in aerospace testing environments but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 27 days ago
Lockheed Martin rating
8.2
Based on 382 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Grand Prairie, Texas is seeking a Telemetry (TM)/Flight Termination System (FTS) electronics packaging design engineer to support development, missile integration, and flight test for an Advanced Program.
Responsibilities includes:
• Performing electronic packaging designs for cable harnesses and test boxes for integration and test
• Supporting design, fabrication, and procurement of the TM/FTS components for the missile system
• Support integration and qualification of the TM and FTS subsystems
• Support the integration of the TM/FTS with the missile, including ground station interface and test support
• Coordination with Range Safety Officers (RSO) and providing appropriate flight safety documentation to support flight tests
• Support Flight Test Planning, Flight Test Readiness Reviews, Flight Readiness Checks, and Flight Tests at United States test locations
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of professional experience
• Experience with Electronics Design, including circuit card assemblies, cable/harness designs with frequency, power, and size constraints
• Experience with Zuken E3 Electrical Design Software for Harnesses and Schematic Designs
• Experience with PTC Creo™ for 3D model design to support missile packaging subsystems and harnesses
• Strong electronic systems design, integration, testing, and excellent troubleshooting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 applications, basic electrical, software, and mechanical engineering skills
• Domestic travel will be required
• Must be able to obtain a SECRET security clearance
Desired skills
• Experience with TM/FTS subsystems
• Experience with Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing
• Familiarity with Peer and Design Assurance Reviews and Configuration Management
• Strong background in cross-discipline systems engineering practices including requirements development/maintenance, architecture, test equipment hardware/software design, integration, and verification
• Experience using Test Equipment including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Oscilloscopes
• Experience with Datalinks and Global Positioning System (GPS) Receivers/Antennas
EEO
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.
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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.
Other Important Information
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
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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.
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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.
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Headquarters location
Bethesda, MD, US
Year founded
1912