Job Description

THE WORK

Determines most efficient and economical method of production testing; plans and writes test specifications methods and instructions manually or by using computers where required; adapts or modifies existing test equipment or designs new equipment and circuits to meet test specification requirements; and estimates cost of testing and test equipment to assure quality performance of manufactured electronic equipment and components.

Translates product performance specifications into production test specifications in accordance with company standards and practices, scheduling requirements, economy of operation and availability of equipment and facilities, by specifying type, method and frequency of test, tolerances to be held, type of equipment and labor classifications to be used and necessary facilities for test equipment setup, working from blueprints, performance specifications, models, parts, and other pertinent quality or engineering information.

Test Design & Planning
• Consults with design engineers and suggests design changes to facilitate test operations.
• Investigates availability of test equipment and initiates requests for additional equipment to be designed, built, and/or purchased.
• Specifies and designs manufacturing test fixtures and adapts or modifies existing test equipment based on recognized applications of existing circuits or equipment altered to meet test specification requirements in accordance with company standards and practices.
• Designs manufacturing test equipment and circuits generally of a new or complex nature for performance of production test requirements.
• May prepare sketches or drawings using drafting tools or CAD software as required.

Execution & Technical Operations
• Operates computers as required for the generation of process information, programs and uses computers on general and special purpose test equipment for the conducting of tests per test specifications.
• Uses computers to program diagnostic information into test equipment, and directs adaptation or modification of existing test equipment.
• Inspects, tests and adjusts test equipment, making modifications by changing parts, using hand tools.
• May set up production test equipment and may instruct hourly test men in performance of production test.
• Prepares instruction leaflets covering operation and maintenance of test equipment as required.

Quality & Cost Management
• Makes changes in test specifications as necessitated by changes in design, or product performance specifications, or to improve quality.
• May prepare estimates of production test costs including purchase of test equipment, design and construction of new test equipment and facilities, installation and maintenance costs and labor costs of test operations for inclusion in overall manufacturing estimates for price-commitment or vendor bid.
• Consults with vendor representatives to coordinate design and construction of test equipment.

Please Note: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

This level of position is early to mid-career and candidates typically have 3 to 5 years of professional experience.

Basic Qualifications
• Candidate should have experience/familiarity with passive and solid-sate RF Components, digital board layout, MMIC Design & Architecture, and RF, Digital, Analog electronics schematic design.
• Candidate should have experience/familiarity with microwave RF measurement and troubleshooting techniques, digital signal probing and troubleshooting as well as ability to develop software in the test environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team oriented manufacturing environment. Effectively communicate both written and orally. Able to take on leadership roles and manage test projects efficiently.
• Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Interim Secret Security Clearance prior to starting this position. Obtaining a security clearance requires US Citizenship.

Desired skills
• BS Degree in a technical discipline & 3 years experience or AS Degree in technical discipline & 5 Years experience
• Familiar with RF Measurements from 1-50GHz+ - Small signal and high power gain, Noise Figure, S-Parameters.
• Knowledge of RF Test Equipment - Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Noise Figure Analyzers, Oscilloscopes.
• Experience with programming languages such as Visual Basic, MATLAB, and Python.
• Experience with Printed circuit design and micro-controller applications experience
• Experience with Precision RF Fixture design and fabrication

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

The base range for this position in New Jersey is $65,934 - $142,072.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.