Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire control in Dallas, TX is seeking a skilled Electronics Instrumentation Technician to to join our team at the Supersonic Wind Tunnel Facility in Dallas, TX. In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge aerospace testing, assisting in the operation and maintenance of high-speed wind tunnel (HSWT) equipment that supports critical research and development for supersonic flight. Working under the guidance of our Lead Engineer and Lab Manager, you’ll apply your electronics expertise to ensure the accuracy and reliability of testing systems, while supporting a wide range of mechanical and electrical instrumentation tasks.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will assist in operating and maintaining the High-Speed Wind Tunnel (HSWT) Laboratory and its equipment supporting testing and test preparation. The position requires a general knowledge of laboratory operations and test practices, electrical equipment, electronic test equipment, and familiarity with engineering terminology.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Utilizing strong electronics skills and ability to read schematics and fabricate electronics hardware from them
• Maintaining accurate operations and stock inventory records in computer databases
• Monitoring test equipment and wind tunnel instrumentation and control systems to ensure accurate test results to avoid damage to the test facility, instrumentation, or wind tunnel models
• Interfacing with multiple computer systems for controlling the acquisition and processing of electronic data signals
• Installation of wind tunnel models, test specimens, instrumentation-- as well as a variety of specialized mechanical, electrical and electronic test equipment
• Providing support in the planning and implementation of preventive maintenance of equipment and participate in troubleshooting of laboratory systems

Must be willing to work night or rotating shifts as well as overtime.

Why Join Us
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.


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MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. An interim secret clearance is required to start.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience operating equipment for electrical data signal acquisition such as volt meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
• Demonstrated, troubleshooting of laboratory and electrical systems
• Ability to monitor test equipment, instrumentation, and control systems to ensure accurate test results and avoid damage to the test facility
• Soldering experience with small surface mount components
• Interim Secret clearance required to start
• Ability to perform calibration procedures requiring repetitive lifting of weights in 5 lb. to 25 lb. increments
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Soldering experience at J-STD-001 class 3 level
• Demonstrated knowledge of strain gauge lay-up techniques
• Performing gauge lay-up and wiring of specimen under a microscope
• Trade school certification or associates degree with electronic systems focus
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
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.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First