Instrumentation Engineer

$82,200 - $157,500/Yr

Lockheed Martin - Edwards Air Force Base, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Edwards Air Force Base, CA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Lockheed Martin is seeking Instrumentation Operations Engineers who will play a crucial role in integrating requirements and programming new instrumentation data acquisition equipment, including FTI fiber systems and both analog and digital signal conditioning hardware during integration and flight tests. The successful candidate will work independently or lead a team to execute project schedules and technical requirements, ensuring that the goals of the test program are met. This position involves overseeing the installation, checkout, and calibration of data systems to ensure that the collected data can be properly displayed, processed, and analyzed. Additionally, the engineer will maintain configuration control and mission capability of the instrumentation system along with all associated ground support equipment. The responsibilities also include the specification, selection, design, integration, operation, and maintenance of airborne data acquisition systems and their related components. This encompasses telemetry, flight test-specific hardware, or prototypes for flight test evaluation. The engineer will support preflight, post-flight, and control room activities for all scheduled missions, interfacing with test operations, maintenance, and management to ensure that all instrumentation requirements are coordinated and accounted for. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills are essential, as well as excellent communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet project goals. The position requires a willingness to work extended hours, off-shift, and weekends as necessary, along with occasional travel as required by the Test Program. Candidates must be U.S. citizens due to the security clearance requirements of the facility.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate requirements and program new instrumentation data acquisition equipment.
  • Oversee installation, checkout, and calibration of data systems.
  • Maintain configuration control and mission capability of the instrumentation system.
  • Specify, select, design, integrate, operate, and maintain airborne data acquisition systems.
  • Support preflight, post-flight, and control room activities for scheduled missions.
  • Interface with test operations, maintenance, and management to coordinate instrumentation requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience/combined education.
  • At least five years of related professional experience.
  • Ability to develop, test, and troubleshoot data acquisition systems and instrumentation devices.
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and process specifications.
  • Proficient in troubleshooting techniques and tools, including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited college.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work well individually and with team members across multiple organizations.
  • Aircraft systems operations experience.
  • Previous experience with Curtiss-Wright, Safran, or similar instrumentation hardware and flight test instrumentation operations.
  • Background in signal conditioning, transducers, data acquisition, video protocols and compression, GPS, IRIG 106, and avionics bus protocols.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Holidays
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