Production Test Engineer (ATE) - Early Career

Standard Job Description

You will be the Production Test Engineer -Weekend Shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) for the Missile Assembly team. Our team is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of automated test equipment, creating the manufacturing test planning, and providing electro‑mechanical integration support to Production Operations at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control in Troy, Alabama.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Production Test Engineer you will be responsible for providing technical support during the missile assembly, integration and test process. You will play a critical role in supporting the development of automated test equipment, preparing test procedures, and troubleshooting test anomalies.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supporting the development of automated test equipment and manufacturing test process planning
• Interpreting engineering data for test procedure creation along with providing hands-on technical support during the electro‑mechanical integration process
• Conducting failure analysis of various test anomalies by applying detailed troubleshooting and formal root‑cause analysis methods for determining corrective/preventative actions
• Evaluating electrical test results utilizing statistical data analysis for trend analysis for preventing future test issues

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, innovative engineer who thrives in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments. This role offers the chance to shape cutting‑edge missile assembly and test processes, work alongside top technical talent, and make a direct impact on national security. If you are driven to solve complex problems and value a supportive work‑life balance, this position is for you.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Troy. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim-Secret clearance to start.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited college.
• Must be willing and able to work the Weekend Shift Friday, Saturday, Sunday 4:00AM – 5:30PM.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and retain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance. Lockheed Martin will assist selected candidate with obtaining at least an Interim Secret Clearance prior to starting.
• Candidate must be able to pass a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” (of explosives or other ATF-regulated items) as defined by ATF regulations. Failure to obtain and retain employee possessor status may result in revocation of an offer and loss of employment.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with electrical troubleshooting using electronic benchtop test equipment and formal test methods, industrial processes, factory automation, and software programming,
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.