Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Job Description:

Description:The Instrumentation Mechanic will spearhead the layout, fabrication, and assembly of custom instrumentation components for flight‑test aircraft and development projects where established procedures do not exist. Working from verbal instructions and rough engineering sketches, you will translate concepts into reliable hardware, performing any necessary fabrication operations to produce precision components. Your responsibilities include conducting functional checks and calibrations of direct‑reading aircraft instruments and electro‑mechanical sensors, installing and maintaining these devices on aircraft undergoing flight‑test evaluation, and determining optimal mounting locations to meet evolving engineering requirements. You will route and terminate fluid lines, harnesses, and electrical cables from sensors to visual indicators or data‑handling system inputs, verifying proper connections and signal integrity. The role demands the development, modification, rework, and upkeep of both instrumentation and test equipment throughout the research and testing lifecycle. Flexibility to work any shift is essential to support 24/7 flight‑test operations.
Basic Qualifications:
Must possess at least one of the following skills:

• Electrical: Proven experience assembling and installing electrical harnesses at both sub assembly and aircraft levels, including routing, connector termination, and verification.

• CNC Machining & Programming: Skilled in CNC machine operation and capable of independently analyzing part geometry and creating CNC programs using GibbsCAM (or equivalent CAD/CAM) software.

• Sheet Metal Fabrication: Hands on proficiency in raw sheet metal fabrication and bending, employing standard machine shop measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.) to produce precise components.

• Strain Gauge: Ability to assemble and perform hand soldering of wire terminals and circuit card assemblies. Previous experience in PCB assembly/repair, control panel design/layout and fabrication, micro-soldering.

• Aircraft overhaul experience: Proven experience working on aircraft, including flight operations, depot or commercial airframes. Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical and mechanical.
Desired Skills:
• Willing to travel is preferred.
• A&P license.
• Ability to obtain or hold a current DOD Secret Clearance
• 5+ years of fighter aircraft experience or equivalent hands on experience.
• Advanced understanding of complex blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Advanced understanding of general hand tools required to create precision & complex parts where you will be required to be creative.
• Manual Lathe Experience.
• Paint shop Experience.
• Flight Test Instrumentation or Flight Test experience.
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
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 worlds 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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second

• Willing to travel is preferred.
• A&P license.
• Ability to obtain or hold a current DOD Secret Clearance
• 5+ years of fighter aircraft experience or equivalent hands on experience.
• Advanced understanding of complex blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Advanced understanding of general hand tools required to create precision & complex parts where you will be required to be creative.
• Manual Lathe Experience.
• Paint shop Experience.
• Flight Test Instrumentation or Flight Test experience.

Job Ident #: 95868708176

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/