Aircraft Electronic Systems Experimental Technician

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

You will be the Aircraft Electronic Systems Experimental Technician for the team which is responsible for developing physically, testing, and evaluating complex prototype aircraft and aircraft-related electronic, electrical, and allied systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Aircraft Electronic Systems Experimental Technician, you will be responsible for building and testing prototype electronic, electrical, and allied systems where basic methods, procedures, and other guidelines are established but require some deviations from design or shop practice. Your responsibilities will include: Determining necessary methods, operations, and sequences, making initial layouts of electronic circuit breadboards and component arrangement, and developing entire prototype electronic and allied systems and equipment Developing missing and improved design and other details and/or making changes in systems components and circuitry utilizing a complete knowledge of electronics theories and principles Determining methods and sequences for testing operations, selecting and setting up test equipment, and recording and evaluating results of such tests as required Devising test apparatus for experimental laboratory testing and development programs, determining measurement standards, and making sketches as required Operating and testing the above Company-designed, customer, and purchased electronic and allied systems, including making microwave, radio frequency, and dielectric measurements 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 dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Who You Are The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced electronic systems experimental technician with a strong knowledge of electronics theories and principles, including advanced circuitry, and a comprehensive practical knowledge of functions, capacities, and limitations of electronic and associated equipment. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematic and wiring diagrams, and the ability to work with precision hand tools and measuring instruments. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. GAhourly Basic Qualifications 1. Successful completion of formalized electronics training program, including mathematics through algebra, electrical/electronics through solid state theory and analysis, basic computer/circuits, and basic transmitters/receivers. Training of this type normally requires 1200 to 2000 training hours to complete. Graduates of Electronic Technology programs from the State Vocational School or a Military Electronics School must have been completed within last 10 years AND 2. Three of the last ten years experience in aircraft avionics systems development and/or maintenance in a laboratory, shop or at an organizational, or depot level. NOTE: Employees whose experience has been working on a flight line should be reviewed closely to ensure that training and experience is consistent with the job requirements of an Electronic Systems Experimental Technician Desired skills Advanced knowledge of aircraft electronics & electrical systems; testing, repairs, and development 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. National Pay Statement The base range for this position in California is $28.24 - 45.43. 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. The wage range and benefits summary is a general guideline and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

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