Test Engineer Stf - E4

Standard Job Description

As a the Design Lead of the Enterprise Manufacturing Test Engineering (MTE) Equipment Team, you will be responsible for leading a team of multi-disciplined engineers in the technical execution during development, procurement, and sustainment phases of MTE equipment for multiple programs and sites across Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.

Responsibilities Include:

• Effectively planning and coordinating with multi-functional teams across multiple LM sites in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment
• Working with external suppliers, program Test Engineers, and Production Management in the successful design, build, test, and sustainment of test equipment
• Ensuring quality test equipment delivery by performing SOW reviews, participating in PDR/CDR with supplier and SME, reviewing and approving technical drawings, verifying test equipment functionality, and maintaining configuration control
• Coordinating and driving technical aspects of test equipment acquisition needs from initial requirements through successful delivery to our customers
• Establishing new and improving existing processes related to drawing and technical document review and release, equipment repair, etc.
• Ability to evaluate and challenge existing equipment design and implement improvements
• Tracking and reporting design team metrics related to cost, schedule, and quality

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills capable of working in a fast paced technical environment, able to establish good working relationships with a diverse audience, and have hands-on technical experience within Production or Engineering.

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for testing all customer samples and for special tests that cannot be performed in the test area.

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with Test Engineering or Aircraft Systems Design
• Bachelors degree in technical discipline
• Experience with Business Metrics to drive performance (cost, schedule, quality)
• Experience developing/interpreting engineering drawings
• Active Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical and electrical test equipment
• Must be able to learn quickly, enjoy challenges, work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are required to communicate with peers, internal and external customers, management, and production technicians daily
• Prior maintenance/design experience in AGE, GSE, or Test Equipment
• Experience with CAD software (preferably AutoCAD)
• Understanding of configuration control, change management, and formal document release processes
• Experience with electrical equipment and circuit design
• Familiarity with electrical testing theory; Continuity Testing, VSWR Testing, Fiber Testing