Electrical Engineer Staff, Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Design

Job Description:

Description:We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in designing and integrating Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for complex electrical systems, subsystems, and circuit card assemblies (CCAs). With 7 - 12 years of hands-on experience, you will lead the electrical design aspects of custom ATE solutions, interface with cross-functional teams (product design, manufacturing, software/test engineers), troubleshoot production issues, and drive improvements in test coverage, reliability, and efficiency. This role involves architecting robust, production-ready test solutions in high-reliability environments.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the full-cycle electrical design of custom ATE systems, including schematics, PCB layouts, cable/interconnect drawings, fixture design (“bed of nails” or flying probe), signal conditioning circuits, switching matrices, and power distribution.
• Specify, select, and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition modules) with custom hardware via standards like PXI, VXI, LXI, GPIB, or Ethernet-based.
• Perform detailed electrical analyses, including power/loads analysis, signal integrity, EMC/EMI considerations, thermal management, and fault tolerance to ensure reliable operation in production or field environments.
• Design and troubleshoot interfaces for unit-under-test (UUT) stimulation and measurement, including analog/digital/RF signals, high-voltage/high-current paths, and sensor/actuator integration.
• Collaborate with software/test development teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware with test executives (e.g., NI TestStand, Python scripts, LabVIEW).
• Support obsolescence management: Research and qualify replacement COTS parts/hardware, perform risk assessments, and implement mitigations for legacy ATE systems.
• Drive design reviews (peer, PDR/CDR), present technical solutions, and mentor junior engineers/technicians.
• Debug and resolve complex issues in production test setups, reducing downtime and false failures; may involve on-site support for manufacturing lines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement: Optimize test time, cost, coverage, and yield; incorporate DFM/DFT best practices.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD, IPC, safety/regulatory requirements) and company processes.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7–12 years of professional experience in electrical design with a strong focus on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or similar test system development.
• Proven track record designing custom electrical hardware for ATE, including signal conditioning, switching, fixturing, and COTS integration.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity with test automation software (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand, Python/PyVISA, or C/.NET).
• Prior experience designing ATE for Defense products.
• Familiarity with 1553 communication interfaces.
• Familiarity with custom FPGA test applications.
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 worlds 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

• Familiarity with test automation software (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand, Python/PyVISA, or C/.NET).
• Prior experience designing ATE for Defense products.
• Familiarity with 1553 communication interfaces.
• Familiarity with custom FPGA test applications.

Job Ident #: 91667758560

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/