Laboratory Controls and Data Acquisition Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$109,200 - $192,510•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Laboratory Controls and Data Acquisition Engineer for the Vehicle Systems organization’s laboratory team, supporting a diverse set of aircraft test laboratories within a defense contractor environment. What You Will Be Doing As the Laboratory Controls and Data Acquisition Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting advanced mechanical and electrical testing in aircraft and vehicle system development, qualification, and sustainment. You will work with modern control systems and data acquisition systems/instrumentation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and solve complex engineering challenges. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, and implementing control systems and data acquisition systems for laboratory testing. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support laboratory operations and testing. Mentoring junior engineers and organizing team members to accomplish larger projects. Supporting other laboratories within the Vehicle Systems organization, including the Fuel Test Facility, Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Lab, Bird Strike Facility, and the Design and Development Lab. Solving complex engineering challenges and troubleshooting issues with control systems and data acquisition systems. 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 an experienced controls and data acquisition engineer with a strong background in laboratory testing and control systems. You will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to mentor and lead junior engineers. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an Interim Secret clearance to start. This position is in Fort Worth, TX  Discover Fort Worth. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field Experience in electrical engineering, controls, data acquisition, industrial automation, or laboratory test systems Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics, including schematic interpretation and system-level design Ability to work effectively in hands-on laboratory environments and elevated platforms Desired skills Strong system-level troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and instrumentation Experience designing and supporting data acquisition (DAQ) systems Hands-on experience programming Wago PLCs and distributed I/O control systems Proficiency in Python, including automation and application development Experience developing or maintaining Qt-based graphical user interfaces Experience with National Instruments hardware and CVI or similar test software environments Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Experience with instrumentation such as accelerometers, pressure transducers, flow meters, thermocouples, and control valves Familiarity with vibration testing, modal testing, or dynamic test environments preferred Experience with fuel systems, ECS, or mechanical actuation systems preferred 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. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $109,200 - $192,510. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
Experience in electrical engineering, controls, data acquisition, industrial automation, or laboratory test systems
Strong understanding of analog and digital electronics, including schematic interpretation and system-level design
Ability to work effectively in hands-on laboratory environments and elevated platforms

Nice To Haves

Strong system-level troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and instrumentation
Experience designing and supporting data acquisition (DAQ) systems
Hands-on experience programming Wago PLCs and distributed I/O control systems
Proficiency in Python, including automation and application development
Experience developing or maintaining Qt-based graphical user interfaces
Experience with National Instruments hardware and CVI or similar test software environments
Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Experience with instrumentation such as accelerometers, pressure transducers, flow meters, thermocouples, and control valves
Familiarity with vibration testing, modal testing, or dynamic test environments preferred
Experience with fuel systems, ECS, or mechanical actuation systems preferred

Responsibilities

Designing, developing, and implementing control systems and data acquisition systems for laboratory testing.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support laboratory operations and testing.
Mentoring junior engineers and organizing team members to accomplish larger projects.
Supporting other laboratories within the Vehicle Systems organization, including the Fuel Test Facility, Environmental Control Systems (ECS) Lab, Bird Strike Facility, and the Design and Development Lab.
Solving complex engineering challenges and troubleshooting issues with control systems and data acquisition systems.