What You Will Be Doing
Design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment in support of F-35 production in Fort Worth, Texas.
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Test Engineer (MTE) Sr to join our Fort Worth F-35 Final Assembly & Checkout Team. As a 1st shift MTE, you will play a critical role in supporting all phases of F-35 production & system checkout. The candidate will be expected to participate in all MTE activities including requirements derivation, test procedure release, on-aircraft troubleshooting, test equipment design & maintenance, and continuous improvement activities.
The candidate will:
- Support the Production Operations team(s) in F-35 the Forward, Wing, Mate, and Final Assembly build areas with system testing and troubleshooting.
- Work as part of a larger team responsible for the testing of all F-35 Aircraft Systems & Sub-Systems prior to final delivery.
- Author & maintain complex System Checkout Procedures (SCOPs) for use by Production Operations.
- Design, development, test, and maintain test equipment to accomplish F-35 system test procedures.
This position is 100% on-site supporting 1st Shift, Monday - Thursday (4x10A).
What’s In It For You
Join a culture that empowers you to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality. We provide the resources and flexibility to fuel your inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Learn more about our culture & values at LM.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Fort Worth, TX
This position is in Fort Worth, TX.
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree, with a minimum of three years of professional experience (or equivalent experience)
- Experience developing and/or interpreting engineering drawings.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
- Experience with hydraulic, Polyalphaolefin (PAO), or other pressurized fluid systems.
- Experience with engineering test activities such as Acceptance Testing, Qualification Testing, and/or System Commisioning.
- Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, or flightline environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment & make decisions under pressure.
- Demonstrated technical communications skills, both verbally and in writing, customers including technical support and build teams.
- Familiarity with engineering requirements definition and/or decomposition.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience in production, laboratory, or non-professional settings is considered a plus.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- At least three years of professional experience, or equivalent experience
- Experience developing or interpreting engineering drawings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with hydraulic, polyalphaolefin (PAO), or other pressurized fluid systems
- Experience with engineering test activities, such as acceptance testing, qualification testing, or system commissioning
- Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or flightline environment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure
- Technical communication skills, both verbal and written, with customers, technical support, and build teams
- Familiarity with engineering requirements definition or decomposition
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience in production, laboratory, or non-professional settings
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