Electrical Engineer Staff, Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Design

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in designing and integrating Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for complex electrical systems, subsystems, and circuit card assemblies (CCAs). With 7 - 12 years of hands-on experience, you will lead the electrical design aspects of custom ATE solutions, interface with cross-functional teams (product design, manufacturing, software/test engineers), troubleshoot production issues, and drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, and efficiency. This role involves architecting robust, production-ready test solutions in high-reliability environments.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the full-cycle electrical design of custom ATE systems, including schematics, PCB layouts, cable/interconnect drawings, fixture design ("bed of nails" or flying probe), signal conditioning circuits, switching matrices, and power distribution.
Specify, select, and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition modules) with custom hardware via standards like PXI, VXI, LXI, GPIB, or Ethernet-based.
Perform detailed electrical analyses, including power/loads analysis, signal integrity, EMC/EMI considerations, thermal management, and fault tolerance to ensure reliable operation in production or field environments.
Design and troubleshoot interfaces for unit-under-test (UUT) stimulation and measurement, including analog/digital/RF signals, high-voltage/high-current paths, and sensor/actuator integration.
Collaborate with software/test development teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware with test executives (e.g., NI TestStand, Python scripts, LabVIEW).
Support obsolescence management: Research and qualify replacement COTS parts/hardware, perform risk assessments, and implement mitigations for legacy ATE systems.
Drive design reviews (peer, PDR/CDR), present technical solutions, and mentor junior engineers/technicians.
Debug and resolve complex issues in production test setups, reducing downtime and false failures; may involve on-site support for manufacturing lines.
Contribute to continuous improvement: Optimize test time, cost, coverage, and yield; incorporate DFM/DFT best practices.
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD, IPC, safety/regulatory requirements) and company processes.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
7-12 years of professional experience in electrical design with a strong focus on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or similar test system development.
Proven track record designing custom electrical hardware for ATE, including signal conditioning, switching, fixturing, and COTS integration.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Desired skills

Familiarity with test automation software (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand, Python/PyVISA, or C#/.NET).
Prior experience designing ATE for Defense products.
Familiarity with 1553 communication interfaces.
Familiarity with custom FPGA test applications.

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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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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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 $125,600 - $217,695. 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.