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$73,400 - $129,260
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IT - QA and Test
Goleta, CA (On-Site/Office)
Job Number 708668BR
Description:Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
We are hiring an Infrared Sensor Systems Testing & Integration Engineer at Lockheed Martin, who will support two to three major production programs and several development efforts. Our team delivers high performance infrared sensor solutions for critical defense platforms, and you'll play a key role in ensuring those systems work reliably from the lab to the field.
What You Will Be Doing
As an Infrared Sensor Systems Engineer you will design, build, and execute test campaigns that validate sensor performance, integrate hardware and software, and support production readiness. You'll work closely with cross functional teams-including hardware, software, and program leads-to turn requirements into tested, flight qualified hardware.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules for infrared sensor hardware.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment such as function generators, power supplies, temperature controllers, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.
• Build, modify, and integrate sensor prototypes, including firmware and software drivers.
• Execute functional, environmental, and performance tests; capture, analyze, and interpret data.
• Automate test sequences and data processing using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SQL, Java, or HTML.
• Generate clear test reports, traceability matrices, and recommendations for design improvements.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support production units by qualifying new builds, updating test documentation, and providing technical guidance to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and suppliers to ensure test activities align with schedule and cost objectives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Join Us
We offer a fast moving, technically challenging environment where your work directly impacts the performance of cutting edge infrared systems that protect our nation. You'll partner with world class engineers, gain hands on experience with sophisticated test equipment, and develop advanced scripting and data analysis skills. Lockheed Martin provides competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork. If you're passionate about sensor technology, enjoy turning complex problems into reliable solutions, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want you on our team.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years' work experience, or Masters degree in a STEM field with 0 years' work experience
• Experience coding in a scripting language to include any of the following: MATLAB, C, C++, SQL, Java, HTML, or Python
• Hands on experience designing or testing in a laboratory setting (function generators, power supplies, temperature controllers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers)
-Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with testing any variety of photo-detector products (Infrared, Visible, UV, Gamma, LIDAR, LADAR)
• Electronic troubleshooting of digital and analog electronics
• Focal plane manufacturing or testing experience
• Project Management experience (project planning; team leadership, or working with budgetary estimates.
- Past experience working in a production environment providing engineering support and working with technicians.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,400 - $129,260. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $84,300 - $146,165. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
Description:Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
We are hiring an Infrared Sensor Systems Testing & Integration Engineer at Lockheed Martin, who will support two to three major production programs and several development efforts. Our team delivers high performance infrared sensor solutions for critical defense platforms, and you'll play a key role in ensuring those systems work reliably from the lab to the field.
What You Will Be Doing
As an Infrared Sensor Systems Engineer you will design, build, and execute test campaigns that validate sensor performance, integrate hardware and software, and support production readiness. You'll work closely with cross functional teams-including hardware, software, and program leads-to turn requirements into tested, flight qualified hardware.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules for infrared sensor hardware.
• Set up and operate laboratory equipment such as function generators, power supplies, temperature controllers, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers.
• Build, modify, and integrate sensor prototypes, including firmware and software drivers.
• Execute functional, environmental, and performance tests; capture, analyze, and interpret data.
• Automate test sequences and data processing using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SQL, Java, or HTML.
• Generate clear test reports, traceability matrices, and recommendations for design improvements.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Support production units by qualifying new builds, updating test documentation, and providing technical guidance to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and suppliers to ensure test activities align with schedule and cost objectives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Why Join Us
We offer a fast moving, technically challenging environment where your work directly impacts the performance of cutting edge infrared systems that protect our nation. You'll partner with world class engineers, gain hands on experience with sophisticated test equipment, and develop advanced scripting and data analysis skills. Lockheed Martin provides competitive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork. If you're passionate about sensor technology, enjoy turning complex problems into reliable solutions, and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want you on our team.
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2+ years' work experience, or Masters degree in a STEM field with 0 years' work experience
• Experience coding in a scripting language to include any of the following: MATLAB, C, C++, SQL, Java, HTML, or Python
• Hands on experience designing or testing in a laboratory setting (function generators, power supplies, temperature controllers, oscilloscopes, network analyzers)
-Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
Desired Skills:
• Experience with testing any variety of photo-detector products (Infrared, Visible, UV, Gamma, LIDAR, LADAR)
• Electronic troubleshooting of digital and analog electronics
• Focal plane manufacturing or testing experience
• Project Management experience (project planning; team leadership, or working with budgetary estimates.
- Past experience working in a production environment providing engineering support and working with technicians.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,400 - $129,260. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $84,300 - $146,165. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
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