Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Engineer – Early Career

Job ID: 723455BR Date posted: May. 13, 2026
Description:This position is for a flight test electrical design engineer. The selected candidate will support the Flight Test team working across F-16 and F-22 lines of business. The candidate will be required to perform electrical design activities for the installation of flight test equipment and data system components. The candidate will be responsible for releasing engineering drawings, work instructions, supporting airworthiness documentation, monitoring fabrication activities, coordinating lab procedures, and supporting aircraft checkout and flight operation.

Responsibilities for this position include:
• Development, installation oversight, and validation of electrical designs.
• Coordination with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management, and the customer.
• Technical engineering support for installation and testing at CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Engineering liaison for flight test and instrumentation modification activities.
• Produce and read engineering drawings, schematics and technical procedures
• Develop troubleshooting plans and discrepancy resolution.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Experience using CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or comparable CAD software for design and modeling
Strong communication and people skills with the ability to work in an engineering and technician team environment.
Desired Skills:
Experience with electrical design in an aerospace environment.
Familiar with fighter aircraft technical data, maintenance practices, flight operations, and weapons.
Familiar with aircraft structures as it relates to equipment installation and electrical designs.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per 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 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: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First