Automated Test Engineer Staff - Dallas, TX

As an Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Test Engineer, you will support a new datalink program within the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) portfolio. Your role involves ensuring seamless operation of test systems by providing technical support, improving test equipment, and troubleshooting issues. You will design, integrate, and support test equipment hardware and software, analyze failures, and collaborate with production teams to maintain uptime. This position requires expertise in Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science Engineering and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on critical defense products.

Must Have

• Support test systems and provide technical expertise
• Design, integrate, and support test equipment hardware and software
• Analyze failures and provide recommended solutions for test equipment
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve test equipment issues
• Collaborate with production teams to maintain test equipment uptime
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5 years of professional experience in electronics test equipment or ATE software
• Experience designing or supporting Electronics Test Equipment, including ITAs and UUT Cabling
• Experience designing and integrating Software for Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

Good to Have

• Proficient with National Instruments LabVIEW
• Proficient with National Instruments TestStand
• Experience with Verification and Validation of test equipment for DoD products
• Experience Testing RF Products

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions
• Professional development through mentoring, educational programs, networking, and skills enhancement
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations
• Flexible work schedules (Flex-time)

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 704811BR Date posted: Nov. 24, 2025

Description:You will be the Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Test Engineer for a new datalink program supporting our Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) portfolio of products. Our team is responsible for ensuring the seamless operation of test systems, and you will play a key role in providing technical support, test equipment improvements, and troubleshooting expertise.

What You Will Be Doing

As the ATE Test Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting test systems, providing technical expertise, and driving improvements to test equipment and software. You will work with a range of technologies, including TestStand®, LabVIEW®, and Python to control signal generation and measurement tools, conduct Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), and functional testing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, Integrating, and Supporting test equipment hardware and software as needed

• Analyzing failures associated with test equipment and providing recommended solutions

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving test equipment issues

• Collaborating with production teams to maintain test equipment uptime and support troubleshooting

Why Join Us

We're looking for a highly skilled and motivated ATE Test Engineer to join our team. If you have a strong background in Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science Engineering, we encourage you to apply. As a self-starter with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, you will thrive in this role, working on complex test systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to work on our Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) products and to make a meaningful impact on our organization.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Grand Prairie, Texas in the greater Dallas / Fort Worth area.

This position requires the ability to travel up to 10% to support qualification and flight test events.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related and 5 years of professional experience, or equivalent related professional experience

• Experience Designing or Supporting Electronics Test Equipment, including Interface Test Adapters (ITA’s) and Unit Under Test (UUT) Cabling

• Experience Designing and Integrating Software for Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Desired Skills:

• Proficient with National Instruments LabVIEW and TestStand

• Experience with Verification and Validation of test equipment for DoD products

• Experience Testing RF Products

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs

, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Test Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

About

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

• Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
• Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
• Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

• Collaborative

There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

• Curious

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

• Goal-oriented

From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

• Proactive

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

• Problem Solver

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

• Strategic

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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> “Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

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> Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

Benefits

• ### Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

• ### 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

• ### Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

• ### Maternity and Paternity Leave

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

• ### Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

• ### Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.