Research Engineer Staff - Dallas, TX

Overview

On Site
USD 104,500.00 - 184,115.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Production Support
Product Development
Testing
Test Equipment
Research
Attention To Detail
Analytical Skill
Computer Hardware
Aeronautics
Oscilloscope
Instrumentation
Security Clearance
Laboratory Equipment
Aerospace
Signal Processing
Communication
Management
Technical Writing
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Mechanical Engineering
Dynamics
Innovation
SAFE
Boost
Jersey
Training
Life Insurance

Job Details

Job Description

You will be a Research Engineer at Lockheed Martin, responsible for supporting development and production efforts on aerospace products. Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative solutions, and you will play a key role in performing hands-on production support, research, and product development, including the research, specification, planning, design, development, and testing of aerospace products.

What You Will Be Doing
As a Research Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Performing hands-on production support, research, and product development on aerospace products
Researching, specifying, planning, designing, developing, and testing aerospace products
Working with Environmental and/or Mechanical Instrumentation to apply mechanical engineering principles to real-world problems
Conducting dynamic and climatic tests in accordance with approved procedures, safety standards, and organizational policy
Operating digital vibration controllers to produce broad band random, swept sine, classical shock, and shock synthesis tests using electrical-mechanical vibration exciters
Conducting tests with instrument items, including accelerometers, thermocouples, and strain gages
Setting up and running vibration test equipment and temperature/humidity chambers
Using oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other basic lab equipment

Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly skilled and experienced Research Engineer to join our team. If you have a Bachelor's degree in Hardware, Mechanical, or Aeronautics Engineering, and equivalent professional experience of 8+ years in the field, we encourage you to apply. You should also have experience in preparation, planning, setup, and execution of vibration and temperature tests on electronic components, and knowledge of basic electronics theory and a high degree of mechanical aptitude. An understanding of the fundamental concepts of structural dynamics, random vibration theory, and digital signal analysis is also required. As a detail-oriented and analytical individual with excellent technical skills, you will thrive in this role, contributing to the success of our programs and advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. A Final Secret Clearance is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Hardware, Mechanical, or Aeronautics Engineering with equivalent professional 8+ years experience in the field.
Experience in preparation, planning, setup, and execution of vibration and temperature tests on electronic components.
Experience with instrument items with accelerometers, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, thermocouple, strain gage instrumentation, and other basic lab equipment
Final Secret Clearance required to start

Desired skills

Operate digital vibration controllers to produce broad band random, swept sine, classical shock and shock synthesis tests using electrical-mechanical vibration exciters.
Ability to support preparation, planning, setup, and execution of environmental development, qualification, and production tests on electronic components
Experience with recommending and implementing changes to lab equipment and standard lab procedures to improve laboratory operability, reliability, and safety.
A thorough understanding of the operation of electrical-mechanical shakers and the concepts of digital vibration controllers
Basic understanding of aerospace environments, there derivation and application in a test lab setting.
Basic understanding of fundamental concepts of random vibration and signal processing.
Strong communication and computer skills.
Experience managing multiple projects at once.
Effective technical writing skills for development of test reports and procedures.
Experience with operating digital vibration controllers to produce broad band random, swept sine, classical shock and shock synthesis tests using electrical-mechanical vibration exciters.
Experience with conducting dynamic and climatic tests in accordance with approved procedures, safety standards, and organizational policy and ensure proper equipment calibration.
Experience with instrument test items with thermocouples and conduct tests by operating temperature/humidity chambers to specified conditions.
Knowledge of basic electronics theory and high degree of mechanical aptitude.
An understanding of the fundamental concepts of structural dynamics, random vibration theory, and digital signal analysis
Familiarity with accelerometer,

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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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 and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. 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.
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