Description: You will be a Fabrication Engineer in Lockheed Martin’s Test Engineering department, turning engineering drawings into reliable electronic and electro mechanical assemblies that support the development and manufacture of tactical hardware. Our fast paced shop blends hands on fabrication with modern, computer driven workflow tools, and you’ll work side by side with engineers, draftsmen, procurement, and quality personnel to deliver high quality products on schedule.
What You Will Be Doing
As a key contributor, you will fabricate and assemble circuit cards, sub assemblies, and wiring harnesses while ensuring every build meets MIL STD specifications and program requirements. You’ll keep the shop running smoothly by updating job status systems, documenting quality inspections, and processing engineering change notices.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Place and solder components on circuit cards and sub assemblies using blueprints, schematics, and engineering guides.
• Fabricate wiring harnesses, performing connector pinning, de pinning, and installing mounting hardware.
• Assemble lower level units into single or multi bay cabinet assemblies for delivery to engineering or production lines.
• Maintain MIL STD certification for solder and harness work, applying the required procedures on every build.
• Communicate issues clearly—both verbally and in writing—to supervisors and design engineers to resolve design or process problems quickly.
• Utilize software tools (CAD, ERP, job tracking applications) and Microsoft Office suite to record work, track parts, and generate status reports.
• Perform quality inspections and log results in the department’s electronic system, ensuring compliance with all specifications.
• Work independently as a self starter while also collaborating with the broader fabrication team to meet daily production goals.
• Support continuous improvement by suggesting process enhancements and sharing best practices with teammates.
Why Join Us
• Impactful work – Your assemblies become the backbone of mission critical tactical systems that protect our nation.
• Growth opportunities – Gain hands on experience with high tech military grade hardware, receive mentorship from seasoned engineers, and expand your skill set in both fabrication and digital workflow tools.
• Team focused culture – We value diverse perspectives, encourage open communication, and celebrate collaborative problem solving.
• Stable, full time role – 40 hour work week with occasional overtime, competitive benefits, and a clear path for career advancement.
• Location – Work at our modern Grand Prairie facility, close to a vibrant community with easy access to Dallas Fort Worth amenities.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas 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:
- 3 years of experience may be in other fabrication environments including cable and harness, SMT board fabrication, or maintenance of military design product.
- Must have Prior Certification in solder and harness capability to MIL STD requirements.
- Experience fabricating electrical equipment designed from a blueprint, schematic, and engineering guides.
- Experience with utilizing software tools and Microsoft products
Desired Skills:
- Self-starter able to perform tasks with minimal supervision
- Experience communicating issues (both verbal and written) with the design and/or the process requirements to management and or engineers.
- Solder certification to J-STD-001, IPC-7711/IPC-7721
- Experience in procurement and acquisition of test materials
- Experience interpreting and building to Lockheed Martin Test Equipment engineering
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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Assembly/Integration and Test
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
