Hardware Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Liverpool Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

4x10 Schedule

401(k) Match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a senior hardware engineer to design and develop automated test software that validates complex RF, digital, analog, and power hardware for national security missions. You will integrate LabVIEW, C/C++, Java, and MATLAB components, work across hardware and software to ensure reliable testing, and contribute to mission-critical test solutions.

Ideal candidates have DoD clearance eligibility, 5+ years in test software development, and hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in test solution software development and system integration.
• Experience with commercial test equipment (signal generators, analyzers, meters).
• LabVIEW development and C/C++ software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Design automated test stations that program, simulate, and validate RF, digital, analog, and power modules.
• Integrate and maintain test software architectures using C/C++, Java, and LabVIEW.
• Produce design documentation for customers and internal teams.
• Validate test software with hardware platforms and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

C/C++ software

LabVIEW development

Test automation

RF testing

Linux

Windows 11

Distributed computing

Client-server model

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

This position advances LockheedMartin's ability to deliver reliable, high performance radar and electronic warfare solutions by creating the automated test software that validates critical RF, digital, analog, and power hardware for our customers and national security missions.

THEWORK

In This Role You Will

• Design and develop automated test station software that programs, simulates, and validates RF, digital, analog, and power modules and subsystems.
• Create and maintain test software architectures, integrating C/C++, Java, and LabVIEW components to support production test solutions.
• Conduct research, design, development, and testing of COTS or custom computing hardware and related electrical components, ensuring seamless system component integration.
• Produce detailed design documentation and present it to customers and internal teams for review and approval.
• Integrate and validate test software with hardware platforms, troubleshooting issues to achieve mission critical performance.
• Generate costing and proposal data for new business opportunities, aligning technical solutions with customer requirements.
• Implement test automation and measurement solutions, integrating LabVIEW VI's and software tools to enhance test efficiency.
• Prepare specifications, evaluate vendors, and analyze test reports to drive continuous improvement of test solutions.
• Apply AI prompting techniques to enhance test automation workflows and accelerate development cycles.
• Leverage MATLAB, RF testing expertise, and Linux/Windows11 system administration skills to support robust, distributed test environments.

Who You Are

You are a senior hardware engineer who excels at building automated test software, bridging hardware and software to ensure precise validation of complex systems, and you thrive in cross functional, security focused environments.

WHY JOIN US

In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the test automation backbone of cutting edge defense technologies, working side by side with top engineers and contributing directly to mission critical outcomes.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready.You'll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance-all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field, with 5 years of professional experience.
• Expereince with test solution software development and system/component integration & test
• Experience working with commercial test equipment including signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, etc.
• Test automation design and measurement experience or knowledge.
• LabVIEW development
• C/C++ software development
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• MATLAB knowledge
• RF testing
• Experience leading design projects
• Knowledge and understanding of software as it applies to test development.
• Linux system administration knowledge
• Windows 11 system administration knowledge
• Distributed computing knowledge
• Client-server model knowledge

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.