Production Test Engineer ATE (Missile Assembly) - Early Career
Lockheed MartinAbout the role
Security Clearance
Secret
Shift
First
Direct/Indirect
Direct
Business Area
Missiles and Fire Control
Department
C3M8000045:PIKE COUNTY ENGINEERING
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible
Job Code/Title
E1621:Manufacturing Engineer Asc
Job Class
Manufacturing
Job Category
4 yr and up College
Program
Multi
Req Type
Full-Time
Job Description
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.
You will be the Production Test Engineer (Missile Assembly) (ATE) for the Missile Assembly team. Our team is responsible for developing and implementing automated test equipment, manufacturing test planning, and electro‑mechanical integration to support Production Operations at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Production Test Engineer you will be responsible for providing technical support to ensure the successful production of missiles. You will play a critical role in developing automated test equipment, preparing detailed test procedures, and troubleshooting test anomalies.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the development of automated test equipment and manufacturing test planning.
- Preparing test procedures from engineering data and conducting detailed failure analysis.
- Evaluating electrical test results and developing root‑cause and corrective/preventative actions.
- Utilizing statistical data analysis for trend analysis and performing test‑anomaly troubleshooting and fault resolution.
- Interpreting engineering data and supporting electro‑mechanical integration.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions‑focused engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. You will work alongside seasoned professionals, gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge missile test systems, and contribute directly to mission success. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact while growing your technical expertise.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor or Master's in Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited college
• Familiar with Test & Troubleshooting of Electronic Circuits.
• Must be able to work all schedules / shifts (first shift, night shift, and weekend schedule).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. Lockheed Martin will assist selected candidate with obtaining at least an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting. Additionally, the candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.
Desired skills
• Ability to (1) read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications / schematics; (2) basic understanding of electronic circuits; (3) use electronic test equipment (Digital Multimeter, Digital Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Logic Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, Frequency Counter, and/or Network Analyzer)
• Strong hands-on assembly / disassembly / troubleshooting skills of mechanical, electrical, industrial and/or home equipment and products.
• Previous experience with programming languages C, C++, C#, National Instrument’s Lab-View Lab-Windows CVI and Test-Stand software with hardware component integration is very desirable.
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