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Lockheed Martin · 3 hours ago

Laboratory Controls and Data Acquisition Engineer

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is a leading defense contractor seeking a Laboratory Controls and Data Acquisition Engineer for their Vehicle Systems organization. In this role, you will support advanced mechanical and electrical testing in aircraft and vehicle system development and collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Control systemsData acquisition systemsPythonWago PLCsNational Instruments hardwareInstrumentationTroubleshooting skillsDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

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

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

Preferred

Familiarity with vibration testing, modal testing, or dynamic test environments

Experience with fuel systems, ECS, or mechanical actuation systems

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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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