Senior Infrared Sensor Test & Integration Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

4x10 schedule

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Testing & Integration Engineer to design, build, and execute test campaigns for infrared sensor hardware and software integration. You will work with hardware, software, and program leads to turn requirements into flight‑qualified hardware.

The role focuses on test plan development, data analysis, and collaboration across teams to ensure production readiness and continuous improvement. Secret clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience coding in a scripting language to include MATLAB, C, C++, SQL, Java, HTML, or Python.
• Experience in working in a laboratory setting, testing hardware and electronics.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and experience in probing electronics and/or circuit cards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules for infrared sensor hardware.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment such as function generators, power supplies, temperature controllers, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.
• Build, modify, and integrate sensor prototypes, including firmware and software drivers.
• Execute functional, environmental, and performance tests; capture, analyze, and interpret data.
• Automate test sequences and data processing using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SQL, Java, or HTML.
• Generate clear test reports, traceability matrices, and recommendations for design improvements.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support production units by qualifying new builds, updating test documentation, and providing technical guidance to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and suppliers to ensure test activities align with schedule and cost objectives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MATLAB

C/C++

SQL

Java

Python

HTML

Lab testing

Schematic reading

Security clearance

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

Power Supplies

Temperature Controllers

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Testing & Integration Engineer to design, build, and execute test campaigns for infrared sensor hardware and software integration. You will work with hardware, software, and program leads to turn requirements into flight‑qualified hardware.

The role focuses on test plan development, data analysis, and collaboration across teams to ensure production readiness and continuous improvement. Secret clearance may be required.