Senior Production Test Engineer (ATE) Missile Assembly - Troy, Alabama

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

4x10 work schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Troy, Alabama is seeking a Senior Production Test Engineer for Weekend Shift (Friday–Sunday). You will support automated test equipment development, write test procedures, and assist electro‑mechanical integration during missile assembly and test.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and experience with electrical test data. A DoD Secret clearance is required, with assistance to obtain an interim clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field with 3 years of experience; or Master with 1 year; or 7 years of related experience.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, specifications, and schematics.
• Experience performing detailed failure analyses and implementing corrective actions.
• Willingness to work Weekend Shift: Fri, Sat, Sun 0400–1730.

Responsibilities

• Support development of automated test equipment and test process planning for missile assembly.
• Provide hands-on technical support during electro-mechanical integration and testing.
• Conduct failure analysis and root-cause investigations to drive corrective actions.
• Evaluate electrical test results and perform trend analysis to prevent issues.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Master's degree with 1 year experience or 7 years experience

Tools

National Instrument Lab-Windows CVI

Test-Stand NI Lab-View

DELMIA Apriso MES

SAP ERP

Job description

Standard Job Description

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You will be the Senior 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

Degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline at the Bachelor level and 3 year professional experience, Master level with 1 year experience; or 7 years of related professional experience.

Experience reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications and schematics.

Experience conducting detailed failure analysis to determine root cause and implement the corrective / preventative actions.

Must be willing and able to work Weekend Shift Friday, Saturday, Sunday 0400 to 1730.

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

Active DoD Secret Clearance

Knowledge / experience with (1) electronic circuits, (2) automated test software, (3) manufacturing test in a production environment, (4) the ability to interpret engineering requirements, (5) evaluating electrical test results, (6) conducting detailed failure analysis, (7) developing and implementing root cause and corrective / preventative actions and (8) utilizing statistical data analysis for trend analysis.

Previous experience with programming languages C, C#, C++, Visual C or Visual Basic, National Instrument Lab-Windows CVI, Test-Stand NI Lab-View software and benchtop electronic test equipment.

Strong hands‑on assembly / disassembly / troubleshooting skills of mechanical, electrical, industrial and/or residential equipment and products.

Familiarity with manufacturing software DELMIA Apriso Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Systems Applications & Products (SAP) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools in a manufacturing environment.

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.