You will be the Test Engineer Staff for the AMMM Functional Test Engineering Team in Marietta, GA, which is responsible for supporting multiple areas within manufacturing operations.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Test Engineer Staff, you will be responsible for designing, developing, operating, maintaining, and documenting software and firmware components and computing systems software to meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Writing and revising C-130J aircraft system/component test procedures and providing on-aircraft testing and troubleshooting support.
- Developing test equipment and providing test equipment designs, as well as supporting Test Labs and Component testing within the Labs.
- Creating Labview, C++, & Visual Basic test programs for analyzing & validating the 1553 data bus systems.
- Developing and maintaining production planning (SFM, CAPPS, IMPACTS) and providing Fuctional Test regression test requirements for aircraft QAR activity.
- Collaborating with systems engineering to ensure that engineering requirements are adequately verified during the production functional test process.
What’s In It For You
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.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is a collaborative and detail-oriented individual with experience in test engineering and a strong understanding of software and firmware development. You must be willing to work odd shifts and rotate weekends to provide support to C-130J Production teams.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.
Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.
• Experience in an Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, &/or Industrial Industry.
• On-aircraft experience in testing and troubleshooting aircraft avionics and air vehicle systems
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing) or equivalent experience
• Knowledge or Experience with C-130J systems, manufacturing and assembly processes
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Professional experience in a manufacturing environment working cross functionally with other disciplines including design engineering, manufacturing planning, scheduling, facilities engineering, and industrial engineering
• Experience working with aircraft wiring diagrams and drawings
• Experience with Systems Engineering and Production Operations to quantify, validate and coordinate requirements
• Experience with writing test documents, test equipment design and applications
• Ability to mentor and teach individuals or small groups
• Knowledge or Experience with Software Programming
• Experience with Capital Planning process and requirements
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Production planning and shop floor manager experience
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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
- Experience in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, or industrial industry
- On-aircraft experience testing and troubleshooting aircraft avionics and air vehicle systems
- U.S. citizenship
- Willingness to work odd shifts and rotate weekends
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
- Knowledge or experience with C-130J systems and manufacturing or assembly processes
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Manufacturing-environment experience working cross-functionally with engineering, planning, scheduling, facilities, and industrial engineering teams
- Experience working with aircraft wiring diagrams and drawings
- Experience with systems engineering and production operations for requirements validation and coordination
- Experience writing test documents and designing or applying test equipment
- Ability to mentor and teach individuals or small groups
- Knowledge or experience with software programming
- Experience with capital planning processes and requirements
- Production planning and shop floor management experience
- Excellent writing, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
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