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This occupation requires the development, fabrication, assembly, modification, installation rework and maintenance of direct reading instruments and electrical and mechanical test equipment for developmental research and flight test instrumentation operations and testing.\nMust be able to work any shift.\nBasic Qualifications\nMust possess at least one of the following skills:\nElectrical: Proven experience assembling and installing electrical harnesses at both sub assembly and aircraft levels, including routing, connector termination, and verification.\nCNC Machining & Programming: Skilled in CNC machine operation and capable of independently analyzing part geometry and creating CNC programs using GibbsCAM (or equivalent CAD/CAM) software.\nSheet Metal Fabrication: Hands on proficiency in raw sheet metal fabrication and bending, employing standard machine shop measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) to produce precise components.\nStrain Gauge: Ability to assemble and perform hand soldering of wire terminals and circuit card assemblies. Previous experience in PCB assembly/repair, control panel design/layout and fabrication, micro-soldering.\nAircraft overhaul experience: Proven experience working on aircraft, including flight operations, depot or commercial airframes. Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical and mechanical.\nDesired Skills\nDesired skills :\nWilling to travel is preferred.\nA&P license.\nAbility to obtain or hold a current DOD Secret Clearance\n5+ years of fighter aircraft experience or equivalent hands on experience.\nAdvanced understanding of complex blueprint reading and interpretation.\nAdvanced understanding of general hand tools required to create precision & complex parts where you will be required to be creative.\nManual Lathe Experience.\nPaint shop Experience.\nFlight Test Instrumentation or Flight Test experience.\nPay Information\n$35.27 - $55.70\nAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.\nThe salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.\nLockheed 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAdditional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.\nAnnual 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.\nFor (Washington state applicants only) 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. 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