Standard Job DescriptionThe Work The Engineering Technician provides hands on technical support to design and development engineers, enabling the efficient creation and validation of RMS systems.
• Assists design and development engineers by performing duties requiring practical and technical knowledge to facilitate design or development work, perform work under a minimum of supervision.
• Receives oral instructions, rough sketches or written memos; determines needs and obtains necessary equipment, tools and materials; assemblies and wires complex equipment following most economical and practical methods of manufacturing and design; fabricates complex parts, components and sub-assemblies using hand and machine tools; constructs experimental laboratory test set-ups as required; conducts physical and electrical tests based on specific performance
requirements determined by discussion with or instructions from supervisor or engineer.
• Compares and summarizes data obtained with established standards and indicates deviations; submits data and reports on practical aspects of tests to supervisor or engineer.
• Modifies test and other laboratory equipment as required.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations or suggestions for improvements to equipment, components or procedures as necessary.
• Fabricates and assemblies developmental printed circuit boards, breadboards, and similar devices as required.
• Contacts manufacturing personnel, customers, vendors and others as directed in connection with assignments. May direct other personnel in performance of duties related to laboratory work.
Basic Qualifications- Prefer candidates with a two year degree in a engineer focus or have a military electronic background or similar skillset
- Familiarity with component, modules, and system level test techniques including RFIC experience.
- Experience in building, testing and troubleshooting breadboards, and prototype hardware.
- Familiarity with modern computer based test systems and test equipment such as Network/Spectrum Analyzers, Digital Storage Oscilloscopes, and Programmable Signal Sources. Working knowledge of Agilent's PNA-X Network Analyzers desirable.
Desired Skills- Five or more years of experience in testing and troubleshooting of Analog, RF, Digital, Microwave, and High Power circuits.
- Familiarity with computer programming languages such as LabVIEW and MATLAB, strong LabVIEW experience very desirable.
Pay Information 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.
- Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.
- 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) 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.
