Lockheed Martin · 3 weeks ago
Missile Electronic Technician
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Missile Electronic Technician. The role involves preparing missiles for tactical readiness, performing acceptance tests, troubleshooting, and conducting quality assurance for Fleet Ballistic Missile systems.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Perform tasks associated with preparation of new, fleet return and special purpose missiles for tactical readiness by setting up and conducting the final acceptance tests, troubleshooting and performing operational checkout of systems, subsystems and components
Perform inspection and related functions involved in quality assurance and acceptance of Fleet Ballistic Missile systems, components, materials and Systems Acceptance Checkout Equipment (SACE) at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC)
Perform adjustments, synchronizations, modifications, repairs and user calibrations on FBM test consoles
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance operations
Prepare new and fleet return flight electronics packages for troubleshooting, operational checkout, and final acceptance tests on various package level and subsystem level electronic test consoles
Work with technical assistance and guidance, or work independently with complete procedures or written instruction after initial on-the-job instruction and guidance
Work with progressively less guidance and instruction as knowledge, skill, and experience in classification increases
Assist in and/or perform acceptance testing, troubleshooting and operational checkout of electronic and other systems on missiles or flight electronics packages prior to and during customer acceptance for tactical test operations
Assist in and/or perform the set-up, interconnecting and making ready test equipment, performance measuring and simulating instruments in preparation for checkouts as required
Assist in and/or perform the operation of test consoles and instruments during systems and component test to demonstrate, record, analyze and correct operating performance of missiles or flight electronic packages; perform tests in such areas as guidance, telemetry, command and control, payload/vehicle compatibility, simulated countdown and simulated flight
Record test data during operational checkout; assist in diagnosing, locating and troubleshooting malfunctioning parts of the system
Assist in and/or perform adjustments, synchronizations, modifications, repairs, rework corrections and replacements as required to meet specified requirements
Assist in and/or perform the repair and maintenance associated with ground test and data recording equipment such as SACE or test consoles
Assist in and/or perform inspection of the assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, rework, test consoles (e.g. SACE), or other support equipment; of the receipt, shipment, handling, testing, altering, repairing, reworking, and packaging of components and hardware
Stamp or otherwise approve acceptable parts, tests, etc., and prepare or process paperwork as required
Reject items found to be discrepant or unacceptable, and determine reason for rejection as required; prepare necessary discrepancy documentation for disposition of such items
Evaluate test data, assembly and refurbishment processes and procedures and recommend new methods, processes or procedures to improve quality assurance and quality control
Assist in and/or perform a continuous monitoring of all production and test activities
Assist in and/or devise specialized test apparatus as required
Once certified/licensed in a specific area, this position will provide guidance, assistance, and training to other employees in training
Assist in and/or perform inspection of ordnance and inert components, assemblies and systems
Qualification
Required
Under the guidance of higher level personnel, perform tasks associated with preparation of new, fleet return and special purpose missiles for tactical readiness by setting up and conducting the final acceptance tests, troubleshooting and performing operational checkout of systems, subsystems and components
Perform inspection and related functions involved in quality assurance and acceptance of Fleet Ballistic Missile systems, components, materials and Systems Acceptance Checkout Equipment (SACE) at the Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC)
Perform adjustments, synchronizations, modifications, repairs and user calibrations on FBM test consoles
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance operations
Prepare new and fleet return flight electronics packages for troubleshooting, operational checkout, and final acceptance tests on various package level and subsystem level electronic test consoles
Work with technical assistance and guidance, or work independently with complete procedures or written instruction after initial on-the-job instruction and guidance
Work with progressively less guidance and instruction as knowledge, skill, and experience in classification increases
Assist in and/or perform acceptance testing, troubleshooting and operational checkout of electronic and other systems on missiles or flight electronics packages prior to and during customer acceptance for tactical test operations
Assist in and/or perform the set-up, interconnecting and making ready test equipment, performance measuring and simulating instruments in preparation for checkouts as required
Assist in and/or perform the operation of test consoles and instruments during systems and component test to demonstrate, record, analyze and correct operating performance of missiles or flight electronic packages; perform tests in such areas as guidance, telemetry, command and control, payload/vehicle compatibility, simulated countdown and simulated flight
Record test data during operational checkout; assist in diagnosing, locating and troubleshooting malfunctioning parts of the system
Assist in and/or perform adjustments, synchronizations, modifications, repairs, rework corrections and replacements as required to meet specified requirements
Assist in and/or perform the repair and maintenance associated with ground test and data recording equipment such as SACE or test consoles
Assist in and/or perform inspection of the assembly, disassembly, modification, repair, rework, test consoles (e.g. SACE), or other support equipment; of the receipt, shipment, handling, testing, altering, repairing, reworking, and packaging of components and hardware
Stamp or otherwise approve acceptable parts, tests, etc., and prepare or process paperwork as required
Reject items found to be discrepant or unacceptable, and determine reason for rejection as required; prepare necessary discrepancy documentation for disposition of such items
Evaluate test data, assembly and refurbishment processes and procedures and recommend new methods, processes or procedures to improve quality assurance and quality control
Assist in and/or perform a continuous monitoring of all production and test activities
Assist in and/or devise specialized test apparatus as required
Once certified/licensed in a specific area, this position will provide guidance, assistance, and training to other employees in training
Assist in and/or perform inspection of ordnance and inert components, assemblies and systems
This position is for day shift, but may require some shift work, and is located in Silverdale, Washington
A pre-employment physical exam, background check, drug screen, and Interim Secret Clearance required prior to start
Preferred
Knowledge of ordnance processing, safety and security requirements
Ability to work with hazardous material
Demonstrated ability to perform in a team environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong safety and security mindset
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
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