Mechanical/Vibration Test Engineer

Description:

You will be the Mechanical/Vibration Test Engineer for the Engineering Team which is responsible for advancing aerospace testing capabilities.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Mechanical/Vibration Test Engineer you will be responsible for delivering hands‑on testing expertise that drives our aircraft development and sustainment programs.

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Perform hands‑on mechanical and vibration testing in a lab environment.
  
• Provide mechanical/vibration support to advanced development, sustainment, and engineering test efforts.
  
• Execute mechanical tests following ASTM, Lockheed, and customer standards.
  
• Configure test machine setups, program test profiles, and manage data acquisition systems.
  
• Program and operate MTS test control software while assisting the lead engineer in the vibration lab.
  

What’s In It For You

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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to pursue challenging work and enjoy what you do, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented engineer with strong problem‑solving skills and a passion for hands‑on testing. You thrive in fast‑paced, innovative environments and are eager to contribute to cutting‑edge aerospace projects. Your expertise in mechanical and vibration testing makes you a key player in delivering high‑performance aircraft.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or related engineering or science degree or equivalent experience

• Willing to support extended and off shift work schedules and on-call requirements

• Willing and able to work in hazardous laboratory environments follow all Personal Protective Equipment and safety requirements

• One year of testing in a mechanical testing laboratory.

• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance, therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required. Interim DoD Clearance to start.

• Ability to lift 10 lbs.
Desired Skills:
Hands on experience working in a lab environment performing testing
• Familiar with reading and following MIL, ASTM, and proprietary specifications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Tensile, Compression, and Fatigue Testing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Test Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First