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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

Laboratory Controls and Data Acquisition Engineer

Possible

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $193K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leading defense contractor, and they are seeking a Laboratory Controls and Data Acquisition Engineer for their Vehicle Systems organization. The role involves designing and implementing control systems and data acquisition systems for laboratory testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers.

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 systemsElectrical engineeringAnalogDigital electronicsSystem-level troubleshootingData acquisition (DAQ) systemsWago PLC programmingPythonQt-based GUI developmentInstrumentation experienceCommunication skillsMentoringCross-functional collaborationDocumentation skills

Required

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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Holidays

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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