Engineering Aide Sr. - Dallas, TX

Lockheed Martin • Grand Prairie, TX

80d

About The Position

You will be a Fabrication Engineer in Lockheed Martin's Test Engineering department, turning engineering drawings into reliable electronic and electro mechanical assemblies that support the development and manufacture of tactical hardware. Our fast paced shop blends hands on fabrication with modern, computer driven workflow tools, and you'll work side by side with engineers, draftsmen, procurement, and quality personnel to deliver high quality products on schedule.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience may be in other fabrication environments including cable and harness, SMT board fabrication, or maintenance of military design product.
• Must have Prior Certification in solder and harness capability to MIL STD requirements.
• Experience fabricating electrical equipment designed from a blueprint, schematic, and engineering guides.
• Experience with utilizing software tools and Microsoft products.

Nice To Haves

• Self-starter able to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience communicating issues (both verbal and written) with the design and/or the process requirements to management and or engineers.
• Solder certification to J-STD-001, IPC-7711/IPC-7721.
• Experience in procurement and acquisition of test materials.
• Experience interpreting and building to Lockheed Martin Test Equipment engineering.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble circuit cards, sub assemblies, and wiring harnesses while ensuring every build meets MIL STD specifications and program requirements.
• Place and solder components on circuit cards and sub assemblies using blueprints, schematics, and engineering guides.
• Fabricate wiring harnesses, performing connector pinning, de pinning, and installing mounting hardware.
• Assemble lower level units into single or multi bay cabinet assemblies for delivery to engineering or production lines.
• Maintain MIL STD certification for solder and harness work, applying the required procedures on every build.
• Communicate issues clearly—both verbally and in writing—to supervisors and design engineers to resolve design or process problems quickly.
• Utilize software tools (CAD, ERP, job tracking applications) and Microsoft Office suite to record work, track parts, and generate status reports.
• Perform quality inspections and log results in the department's electronic system, ensuring compliance with all specifications.
• Work independently as a self starter while also collaborating with the broader fabrication team to meet daily production goals.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting process enhancements and sharing best practices with teammates.

Benefits

• Impactful work - Your assemblies become the backbone of mission critical tactical systems that protect our nation.
• Growth opportunities - Gain hands on experience with high tech military grade hardware, receive mentorship from seasoned engineers, and expand your skill set in both fabrication and digital workflow tools.
• Team focused culture - We value diverse perspectives, encourage open communication, and celebrate collaborative problem solving.
• Stable, full time role - 40 hour work week with occasional overtime, competitive benefits, and a clear path for career advancement.
• Location - Work at our modern Grand Prairie facility, close to a vibrant community with easy access to Dallas Fort Worth amenities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing