Research Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Description:
Job Description
You will be the Research Engineer, supporting development and production efforts on aerospace products. Our team is responsible for performing hands-on production support, research, and product development, including the research, specification, planning, design, development, and testing of aerospace products.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Research Engineer, you will be responsible for performing hands-on production support, research, and product development, including material property testing, fabrication, and hardware integration. You will work on research and product development projects that encompass multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical and mechanical engineering, and apply mechanical engineering principles to real-world problems in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Performing hands-on production support, research, and product development
Material property testing, fabrication, and hardware integration
Working on research and product development projects that encompass multiple engineering disciplines
Applying mechanical engineering principles to real-world problems
Working with Environmental and/or Mechanical Instrumentation
Developing skills in materials and processes
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and testing
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Research Engineer to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you have a Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Degree, or related education and experience. You have coursework or experience in electromechanical design and laboratory practices, and a basic understanding of aerospace environments and fundamental concepts of random vibration and signal processing. You're a strong communicator with effective technical writing skills, and experience with NI Labview or equivalent. You're also able to obtain a Secret Clearance. If you're passionate about working on aerospace products and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
From onsite to remote, 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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
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
Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Degree or related education, or equivalent experience
Coursework or experience in mechanical design and laboratory practices
Experience with NI Labview or equivalent
Effective technical writing skills for development of test reports and procedures.
Desired skills
Environmental test experience in aerospace environments, their derivation and application in a test lab setting.
Vibrational test experience
Ability to conduct dynamic and climatic tests in accordance with approved procedures, safety standards, and organizational policy and ensure proper equipment calibration.
Instrument test knowledge with thermocouples and ability to conduct tests by operating temperature/humidity chambers to specified conditions.
Instrument test knowledge with accelerometers and ability to conduct tests by operating vibration equipment to specified levels.
Ability to interact with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customers through effective communication and writing skills.
Knowledge of basic electronics theory and high degree of mechanical aptitude.
An understanding of the fundamental concepts of structural dynamics, random vibration theory, and digital signal analysis
Familiarity with accelerometer, thermocouple, and strain gage instrumentation
Ability to set up and run vibration test equipment and temperature/humidity chambers
Familiarity with oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other basic lab equipment
EEO
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.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
You will be the Research Engineer, supporting development and production efforts on aerospace products. Our team is responsible for performing hands-on production support, research, and product development, including the research, specification, planning, design, development, and testing of aerospace products.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Research Engineer, you will be responsible for performing hands-on production support, research, and product development, including material property testing, fabrication, and hardware integration. You will work on research and product development projects that encompass multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical and mechanical engineering, and apply mechanical engineering principles to real-world problems in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Performing hands-on production support, research, and product development
Material property testing, fabrication, and hardware integration
Working on research and product development projects that encompass multiple engineering disciplines
Applying mechanical engineering principles to real-world problems
Working with Environmental and/or Mechanical Instrumentation
Developing skills in materials and processes
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development and testing
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly motivated and experienced Research Engineer to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you have a Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Degree, or related education and experience. You have coursework or experience in electromechanical design and laboratory practices, and a basic understanding of aerospace environments and fundamental concepts of random vibration and signal processing. You're a strong communicator with effective technical writing skills, and experience with NI Labview or equivalent. You're also able to obtain a Secret Clearance. If you're passionate about working on aerospace products and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.
From onsite to remote, 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 Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
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
Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Degree or related education, or equivalent experience
Coursework or experience in mechanical design and laboratory practices
Experience with NI Labview or equivalent
Effective technical writing skills for development of test reports and procedures.
Desired skills
Environmental test experience in aerospace environments, their derivation and application in a test lab setting.
Vibrational test experience
Ability to conduct dynamic and climatic tests in accordance with approved procedures, safety standards, and organizational policy and ensure proper equipment calibration.
Instrument test knowledge with thermocouples and ability to conduct tests by operating temperature/humidity chambers to specified conditions.
Instrument test knowledge with accelerometers and ability to conduct tests by operating vibration equipment to specified levels.
Ability to interact with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Customers through effective communication and writing skills.
Knowledge of basic electronics theory and high degree of mechanical aptitude.
An understanding of the fundamental concepts of structural dynamics, random vibration theory, and digital signal analysis
Familiarity with accelerometer, thermocouple, and strain gage instrumentation
Ability to set up and run vibration test equipment and temperature/humidity chambers
Familiarity with oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other basic lab equipment
EEO
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.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.