Airborne Data Acquisition & Instrumentation Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Instrumentation Operations Engineer to integrate requirements and program data acquisition equipment for flight-test missions. You will oversee installation, calibration, and maintenance of airborne data systems to ensure accurate data display and analysis.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to work independently or with a team, and willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience/education.
• 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 lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Integrate requirements and program instrumentation data acquisition equipment and related hardware.
• Oversee installation, checkout and calibration of data systems for accurate data display and analysis.
• Maintain configuration control and mission capability of instrumentation systems and ground support.
• Support preflight, post-flight and control room activities for missions.
• Interface with test ops, maintenance, and management to coordinate instrumentation needs.
• Willing to work extended hours, weekends, and travel as required by the test program.

Skills

Analytical and troubleshooting skills

Excellent written and verbal communic.

Independently or team player

Reading engineering drawings & specs

Troubleshooting lab equipment (tools)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Instrumentation Operations Engineer to integrate requirements and program data acquisition equipment for flight-test missions. You will oversee installation, calibration, and maintenance of airborne data systems to ensure accurate data display and analysis.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to work independently or with a team, and willingness to work extended hours and travel as needed.