Lockheed Martin · 6 hours ago
Electrical Engineer Staff, Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Design
Grand Prairie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expLockheed Martin is seeking a highly experienced Staff Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in designing and integrating Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for complex electrical systems. The role involves leading the electrical design aspects of custom ATE solutions, interfacing with cross-functional teams, troubleshooting production issues, and driving improvements in test coverage, reliability, and efficiency.
National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the full-cycle electrical design of custom ATE systems, including schematics, PCB layouts, cable/interconnect drawings, fixture design (“bed of nails” or flying probe), signal conditioning circuits, switching matrices, and power distribution
Specify, select, and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) instrumentation (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, arbitrary waveform generators, spectrum analyzers, data acquisition modules) with custom hardware via standards like PXI, VXI, LXI, GPIB, or Ethernet-based
Perform detailed electrical analyses, including power/loads analysis, signal integrity, EMC/EMI considerations, thermal management, and fault tolerance to ensure reliable operation in production or field environments
Design and troubleshoot interfaces for unit-under-test (UUT) stimulation and measurement, including analog/digital/RF signals, high-voltage/high-current paths, and sensor/actuator integration
Collaborate with software/test development teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware with test executives (e.g., NI TestStand, Python scripts, LabVIEW)
Support obsolescence management: Research and qualify replacement COTS parts/hardware, perform risk assessments, and implement mitigations for legacy ATE systems
Drive design reviews (peer, PDR/CDR), present technical solutions, and mentor junior engineers/technicians
Debug and resolve complex issues in production test setups, reducing downtime and false failures; may involve on-site support for manufacturing lines
Contribute to continuous improvement: Optimize test time, cost, coverage, and yield; incorporate DFM/DFT best practices
Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD, IPC, safety/regulatory requirements) and company processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
7–12 years of professional experience in electrical design with a strong focus on Automated Test Equipment (ATE) or similar test system development
Proven track record designing custom electrical hardware for ATE, including signal conditioning, switching, fixturing, and COTS integration
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Preferred
Familiarity with test automation software (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand, Python/PyVISA, or C#/.NET)
Prior experience designing ATE for Defense products
Familiarity with 1553 communication interfaces
Familiarity with custom FPGA test applications
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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