Test Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Engineer - Entry Level
LMCareers Business UnitSPACESecurity ClearanceTS/SCI w/PolyShiftFirstDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaSpaceDepartment83KQA00:ATLO Test Labs & Svcs Env ATLSJob ClassTest EngineeringJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalProgramATLOReq TypeFull-TimeJob DescriptionSpace is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Test Instrumentation and Data Acquisition Engineer (Entry Level). In this role, you will:
- Duties will include assisting the certified test conductor and test engineers with the performance of component and subsystem environmental testing.
- Work closely with technical experts and test support staff meeting needs of the programs.
- Prepare work instructions for instrumentation installation and checkout; lead technician team efforts to execute instrumentation tasks.
- Configure, operate and troubleshoot data acquisition systems and automated test equipment, review and co-author test procedures, and assist with preparing and executing Technical Interchange Meetings and pre-test meetings.
- Support test discrepancy resolution and other troubleshooting activities. Prepare and disseminate test results, reports, and analysis.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Exposure to test lab operations. Interest in configuration and application of electrical test equipment such as bench top power supplies, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, data acquisition and control systems, and video systems or related.
- Exposure to basic principles of operation of transducers.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Data analysis and manipulation in MATLAB and/or Excel.
- Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
- Experience with mechanical test, test instrumentation, and signal conditioning.
- Familiarity with Wheatstone bridge sensors and bridge circuitry.
- Familiarity with sensors including accelerometers, strain gages, thermocouples, RTDs, load cells, microphones.
- Experience with signal processing and data manipulation in Matlab; structured programming experience desired (e.g. visual basic python Matlab).
- Familiarity with automated test equipment and some form of data acquisition control software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Personal flexibility; adaptability to technical challenges and schedule changes