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divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxStandard Job Description/H2/divdivpWe are seeking a strongFlight Test Instrumentation Engineer/strong with a strong background in detailed strongmechanical design/strong to support the development, installation, and operation of instrumentation systems for flight test programs. This role focuses on the mechanical design of flight test equipment, sensor installations, mounting brackets, cable routing provisions, data acquisition hardware installations, and related structural or mechanical integration hardware./ppThe ideal candidate will have experience working in aerospace environments, understand aircraft configuration control and safety requirements, and be capable of producing high-quality mechanical designs suitable for flight test operations./ppstrongKey Responsibilities/strong/pulliDesign mechanical installations for flight test instrumentation systems, including sensors, probes, cameras, antennas, data acquisition units, wiring supports, brackets, trays, and mounting hardware./liliDevelop detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and drawings for flight test installations./liliPerform mechanical integration of instrumentation hardware into aircraft structures, systems, interiors, and external surfaces./liliCreate detailed design packages including installation drawings, parts lists, and fabrication instructions./liliSupport the selection and placement of sensors such as strain gauges, pressure transducers, accelerometers, thermocouples, microphones, flow probes, and displacement sensors./liliDesign brackets, adapter plates, fairings, housings, and structural supports to meet flight loads, vibration, thermal, and accessibility requirements./liliWork closely with flight test engineers, instrumentation engineers, stress engineers, electrical engineers, manufacturing, maintenance, and aircraft operations teams./liliEnsure designs comply with aerospace standards, internal engineering processes, airworthiness requirements, and flight safety constraints./liliCoordinate with stress and certification teams to ensure mechanical installations are safe for ground and flight test operations./liliParticipate in design reviews, installation planning meetings, aircraft modification reviews, and test readiness reviews./liliSupport hands-on installation, troubleshooting, and checkout of instrumentation systems on test aircraft./liliResolve design issues discovered during fabrication, installation, ground testing, or flight test operations./li/ul/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxBasic Qualifications/H2/divdivulliBS in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Computer Science or equivalent experience./liliTechnical background in Mechanical Engineering or related field./liliExperience with 3-D Computer Aided design (CAD) tools/drafting software./li/ul/div/divdiv style=padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparentdiv style=font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-wordH2 style=font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0pxDesired Skills/H2/divdivulliExperience in mechanical design for aerospace, aviation, defense, or flight test applications./liliProficiency with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar./liliAbility to create detailed engineering drawings using GDamp;T, standard tolerancing, and aerospace drafting practices./liliUnderstanding of aircraft structures, mechanical systems, fasteners, materials, and installation practices./liliFamiliarity with flight test instrumentation hardware and sensor installation methods./liliAbility to design lightweight, robust, and maintainable mechanical hardware for aircraft environments./liliKnowledge of vibration, thermal, pressure, aerodynamic, and structural considerations for flight test installations./liliStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced flight test environment./liliAbility to read and interpret aircraft drawings, wiring diagrams, structural layouts, and engineering specifications./liliStrong communication skills and ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary engineering teams./liliWillingness to support aircraft modification activities, ground tests, and flight test campaigns./liliExperience supporting experimental, or developmental flight test programs./liliKnowledge of airworthiness processes./liliExperience with temporary flight test installations and aircraft modification documentation./liliFamiliarity with instrumentation systems including data acquisition units, telemetry systems, sensors, and signal conditioning equipment./liliExperience with external aircraft installations such as air data booms, camera pods, antennas, external probes, and fairings./liliFamiliarity with stress analysis methods, finite element analysis, or hand calculations./liliExperience with composite and metallic aircraft structures./liliKnowledge of cable harness routing, EMI/EMC considerations, bonding, grounding, and environmental protection./liliExperience working directly on aircraft in hangar, ramp, or flight line environments./liliFamiliarity with PLM/PDM systems such as Teamcenter, 3DX, or similar./li/ul/div/div/divpstrongPay Information/strong/ppFull-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 – $178100.00/ppAt Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally./ppThe 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. /ppstrongBenefits offered: /strongMedical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4×10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability./pulliAnnual 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./liliFor (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./li/ul