Data Processing Engineer - Early Career

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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.

This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is looking for someone to join the Flight Test Data Processing Team in Fort Worth.

This position is for a flight test data processing engineer. The candidate will be responsible for data operations for assigned programs. The candidate will interface with personnel in the development of data for aircraft flight test operations. Will work with LM instrumentation engineers to identify data processing needs and identify cost-saving solutions. The candidate must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and be able to work independently. Occasional extended hours and weekends are required.

Tasks include

• Receive, process and troubleshoot IRIG 106 formatted data products per established processes.
• Coordinate with Instrumentation Engineering, Operations Engineering, IT

administration, and leadership on issues, status and capabilities.

• Diagnosis and resolution of problems encountered in the recovery of test data.
• Support IT assignments as required.

At this level the successful candidate will be provided on-the-job training to become familiar with the data processing field and be familiar with server system administration and desktop support. The candidate will continue actively working to expand his or her knowledge of the discipline and of specific tasking for career growth. Relevant technical experience is a plus and skills/experience in these areas will be shown special considerations (RF/Telemetry, IT System Build, Electronics, Database Management), but not required. However, this is a technical position, so a strong desire to grow technical skills is expected.

Basic Qualifications

• Masters Degree in relevant field (Business Management, Computer Engineering, Finance, IT, Technical) or related degree
• Good communication skills
• Professional office experience and attitude
• Microsoft Office tools experience
• A great work ethic

Desired Skills

Ability to obtain Security+ certification

Ability to maintain Security+ certification and CEUs

Experience with Sustaining IT Systems

Experience with IT Application management

• Ability to successfully follow processes and procedures
• Ability to troubleshoot processes and adapt procedures when issues are found
• Ability to perform, with hight quality, detailed oriented work
• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees, management and customers

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.