Aircraft Electronic Systems Experimental Technician

Lockheed Martin•Marietta, GA

4d•$28 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Aircraft Electronic Systems Experimental Technician for the team which is responsible for developing physically, testing, and evaluating complex prototype aircraft and aircraft-related electronic, electrical, and allied systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Aircraft Electronic Systems Experimental Technician, you will be responsible for building and testing prototype electronic, electrical, and allied systems where basic methods, procedures, and other guidelines are established but require some deviations from design or shop practice. Your responsibilities will include: Determining necessary methods, operations, and sequences, making initial layouts of electronic circuit breadboards and component arrangement, and developing entire prototype electronic and allied systems and equipment Developing missing and improved design and other details and/or making changes in systems components and circuitry utilizing a complete knowledge of electronics theories and principles Determining methods and sequences for testing operations, selecting and setting up test equipment, and recording and evaluating results of such tests as required Devising test apparatus for experimental laboratory testing and development programs, determining measurement standards, and making sketches as required Operating and testing the above Company-designed, customer, and purchased electronic and allied systems, including making microwave, radio frequency, and dielectric measurements What’s In It For You We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced electronic systems experimental technician with a strong knowledge of electronics theories and principles, including advanced circuitry, and a comprehensive practical knowledge of functions, capacities, and limitations of electronic and associated equipment. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematic and wiring diagrams, and the ability to work with precision hand tools and measuring instruments. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. GAhourly

Requirements

Successful completion of formalized electronics training program, including mathematics through algebra, electrical/electronics through solid state theory and analysis, basic computer/circuits, and basic transmitters/receivers. Training of this type normally requires 1200 to 2000 training hours to complete. Graduates of Electronic Technology programs from the State Vocational School or a Military Electronics School must have been completed within last 10 years.
Three of the last ten years experience in aircraft avionics systems development and/or maintenance in a laboratory, shop or at an organizational, or depot level.
NOTE: Employees whose experience has been working on a flight line should be reviewed closely to ensure that training and experience is consistent with the job requirements of an Electronic Systems Experimental Technician
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Advanced knowledge of aircraft electronics & electrical systems; testing, repairs, and development

Responsibilities

Determining necessary methods, operations, and sequences, making initial layouts of electronic circuit breadboards and component arrangement, and developing entire prototype electronic and allied systems and equipment
Developing missing and improved design and other details and/or making changes in systems components and circuitry utilizing a complete knowledge of electronics theories and principles
Determining methods and sequences for testing operations, selecting and setting up test equipment, and recording and evaluating results of such tests as required
Devising test apparatus for experimental laboratory testing and development programs, determining measurement standards, and making sketches as required
Operating and testing the above Company-designed, customer, and purchased electronic and allied systems, including making microwave, radio frequency, and dielectric measurements