Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer - Early Career
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Marietta, Georgia is seeking a full-time Early Career Electrical Designer for its Flight Test team. In this role, you will develop, document, and support electrical design, fabrication, installation, and operation of data acquisition systems for aircraft flight testing. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of electrical engineering, electronic circuit design, and embedded system design.
This position supports all Flight Test Instrumentation based out of the LM Aero Marietta site including AMMM and Advanced Development Programs.
Responsibilities will include design, development, documentation, and support for the fabrication, installation and operation of data acquisition systems for aircraft flight testing. Tasks include working on hardware design, software design (C/C++, VBA), system integration, signal conditioning (e.g. strain gages, thermocouples, pressure transducers, accelerometers, displacement transducers, synchro’s), calibration methods, IRIG-106 PCM, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC-429, IRIG 200 serial time code, Ethernet, GPS, telemetry (L-Band/S-Band/C-Band), solid-state recording, digital video recording, and aircraft test instrumentation wiring. Will coordinate with the Data Processing Team on the formats of the data acquisition products. Will work with union-represented technicians and mechanics to fabricate and install instrumentation designs.
Will work with union-represented technicians and mechanics to fabricate and install instrumentation designs.
This position requires frequent travel and odd-shift, overtime, and weekend work on an as necessary basis. The position requires a personality and demeanor that will handle the highly dynamic environment of Flight test, including the always-changing dates and priorities.
Domestic and International Travel are required for this position.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
This position is in Marietta, GA.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office, MATLAB
- CAD tools, such as, CATIA V5, SolidWorks
- Electronic Circuit Design
- Embedded System Design
- Electronic troubleshooting tools and techniques, including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and other common lab equipment
Desired Skills
- Data Acquisition System (DAS) Design
- Analog and digital electronic hardware design
- Teletronics (Curtiss-Wright) signal conditioning and data encoders
- Zodiac (Safran) digital data recorders
- IADS real-time data display software
- Digital Signal Processing
- Firmware/Software Development
- Programming including experience with C/C++ and VBA
- Top-Secret DoD clearance or ability to obtain a TS
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.