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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are seeking an experienced Automatic Test Equipment Engineer located in Grand Prairie, TX to design, develop, and support Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and Test Program Sets (TPS) for a key program. This role focuses on creating robust test solutions that ensure product performance, reliability, and producibility from development through production and sustainment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, integrate, and validate Automated Test Equipment (ATE) hardware and software

• Develop, debug, and maintain Test Program Sets (TPSs), including test executives, instrument drivers, and measurement algorithms

• Translate system, subsystem, and component requirements into comprehensive test strategies, acceptance test procedures, and production test solutions

• Select, configure, and integrate commercial and custom instrumentation ( e.g. , oscilloscopes, power supplies, switching matrices, data acquisition systems, etc. )

• Create and maintain test software using industry-standard environments (LabVIEW, TestStand, C/C++, Python, Matlab, or equivalent)

• Support production test operations, including troubleshooting test failures, root-cause analysis, yield improvement, and process optimization

• Interface with design engineering, manufacturing, quality, and systems engineering teams to ensure testability is designed into products

• Generate and maintain technical documentation (test plans, procedures, TPS documentation, hardware/software configuration baselines)

• Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews, and failure review boards

• Ensure compliance with applicable military standards, quality systems, and configuration management processes

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (or equivalent practical experience)

At least five years of experience with developing and supporting Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

At least five years of experience with developing and debugging test software (LabVIEW and TestStand, Python)

Experience developing test system requirements based on customer requirements and concurrent design of hardware and software

Experience designing electrical hardware interconnects and schematics for test fixtures and harnesses

Interim Secret Clearance is required to start

US citizenship required

Desired Skills

Certified LabVIEW Developer or Architect

Experience designing ATE and Interface Test Adapters (ITAs) utilizing mass interconnects (Virgina Panel Corp (VPC), MAC Panel)

Experience developing and debugging Matlab, C++, or C# software

Familiarity with NI PXI Products

Experience with version control (Git) or structured software development practice

Experience with agentic coding for ATE

Experience with Zuken and other electrical and electronics design tools

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (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.