Production Test Engineer (ATE) - Early Career

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. is seeking a Production Test Engineer for the Weekend Shift (Fri–Sun) in Troy, Alabama. You will support missile assembly and test processes, develop automated test equipment, and provide electro‑mechanical integration support.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in electrical/computer engineering or CS, U.S. citizenship, and ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance. Experience with test equipment and data analysis is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited college.
• Must be willing 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.
• Candidate must be able to pass an ATF background check to obtain approval to be an “employee possessor” as defined by ATF regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support development of automated test equipment and manufacturing test process planning.
• Interpret engineering data for test procedures and provide hands-on technical support during electro‑mechanical integration.
• Conduct failure analysis of test anomalies using formal root‑cause analysis for corrective actions.
• Evaluate electrical test results using statistical data analysis for trend prevention of future issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Electronic benchtop test equipment

Industrial processes

Factory automation

Software programming

Job description

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 requiresspecial access. The selected candidate must possess an active Interim-Secretclearance 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.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

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.