Standard Job Description
Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule and cost constraints. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Reviews, evaluates and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations. Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems and systems.
We are seeking an experienced engineer to join our test engineering team in Dallas, TX!
In this role, you will develop, maintain, and execute automated test systems using National Instruments LabVIEW software to validate product performance, reliability, and quality. This position offers hands-on experience integrating hardware and software for data acquisition, functional testing, and automated test sequences in a production or R&D environment.
Ideal for early career engineers with 3+ years of experience who enjoy working at the intersection of electrical/hardware systems and software development.
What You Will Be Doing
- Design, develop, and debug LabVIEW programs for automated testing of electronic assemblies and sensors
-Create virtual instruments (VIs) for data acquisition, signal processing, instrument control, and test sequencing
-Interface LabVIEW with test hardware including NI DAQ devices, PCI chassis, cRIO, oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and other measurement equipment
-Assist in writing and executing test plans, procedures, and scripts to verify product requirements and specifications
-Collect, analyze, and report test data; identify anomalies and support root-cause analysis.
-Maintain and upgrade existing LabVIEW-based test stations; document code and test setups for reproducibility.
-Collaborate with design engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve test coverage and efficiency.
-Participate in troubleshooting hardware/software integration issues during test development and execution.
-Support transition of test solutions from prototype/R&D to production environments.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 3+ years of experience developing automated test software in LabVIEW
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Familiarity with electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc.)
- Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (US Citizenship Required)
Desired Skills
- Certified LabVIEW Developer certification from NI (or working toward it)
- Familiarity with NI TestStand
- Experience working with NI Hardware Platforms (PXI, cDAQ, CompactRIO)
- Experience developing automated test solutions for RF products
- Experience with version control (e.g., Git, Perforce) or structured software development practices
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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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.