RF Test Engineer, Sr Staff - Grand Prairie TX

Job Description

You will be the RF Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Test Engineer for the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Line-of-Business, supporting Development Test Equipment and Test Software activities in Grand Prairie, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth). Our team is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of test systems, and you will play a key role in providing technical support, test equipment improvements, and troubleshooting expertise.

What You Will Be Doing
As the RF ATE Test Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting test systems, providing technical expertise, and driving improvements to test equipment and software. You will work with a range of technologies, including TestStand , LabVIEW , and Python, to control signal generation and measurement tools, conduct Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), and functional testing.

Your responsibilities will include:
Designing and Integrating RF test equipment hardware and software for an X-Band Datalink
Designing and Integrating RF Interface Units (RFIU)
Analyzing failures associated with test equipment and providing recommended solutions
Troubleshooting and problem-solving test equipment issues

Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated RF ATE Test Engineer to join our team. If you have a strong background in Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science Engineering, we encourage you to apply. As a self-starter with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will thrive in this role, working on complex test systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to work on the PAC3 family of products and to make a meaningful impact on our organization.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. [Recruiter to Provide link for location information]

This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% domestically.

The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. An Interim Secret Clearance required to start.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related and 10+ years of professional experience
Experience Designing Electronics Test Equipment, including Interface Test Adapters (ITA's) and Unit Under Test (UUT) Cabling
Experience Designing Software for Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
Interim Secret Clearance required to start

Desired skills

Proficient with National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand
Experience Designing RF Test Equipment
Experience performing Over the Air (OTA) RF testing in Anechoic Chambers
Experience with Verification and Validation of test equipment for DoD products

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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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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 diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, 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. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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 $147,700 - $255,990. 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.