VEHICLE TEST OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN - ASSOCIATE C
Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, California
Job Responsibilities
Description:IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, Vandenburg Air Force Base or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Where guidance and assistance are available, assist in vehicle assembly, modification, and integration through ambient, environmental systems and other vehicle tests, working with progressively less guidance and assistance as time on the job increases.
WORK PERFORMED
Assist in performance of installation and testing of vehicle components and systems electrical/mechanical hardware.
Assist in verification of a variety of test procedures and perform in-process and acceptance verification of flight hardware.
Assist in support of integration of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical vehicle hardware including component installation and structural assembly and modification.
Perform thermal material preparations and installations on vehicle hardware.
Perform mechanical operations, including movement of vehicle hardware and equipment using overhead cranes and air-bearing systems.
Handle flight hardware using unique ground support equipment.
Perform electrical and mechanical preparations for and assist in support of ambient and environmental systems tests such as integrated systems test, pyro-shock test, acoustic test, and thermal/vacuum test.
Assist in instrument installation and operation of electrical testing equipment, pneumatic systems testing, flight hardware deployments, and manual testing.
Assist in installation of breakout boxes, breakout cables, and instrumentation to troubleshoot test set-ups and hardware involved in tests.
Fabricate, modify, and install wire harness assemblies.
Assist in verification of installation and hookup of test devices, test equipment, test complexes, and recording control instrumentation, as well as vehicle assembly operations.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of appropriate test data and records.
May support launch base propellant handling and vehicle fueling including Self Contained Atmospheric Protective Ensemble (SCAPE) or similar operations.
Basic Qualifications:
This classification is designed to accommodate individuals who meet the mechanical knowledge and ability requirements, but do not have the required electronics background. Candidates should accept a position in this classification ONLY if they recommitted to successfully completing a two-year program in electronics or aerospace technology from a junior college or technical institute and achieve the minimum requirements for the Vehicle Test Operations Technician (367-3) classification.
Normally requires completion of a two-year program in mechanical technology from juniors collage or technical institute, or equivalent
Ability to interpret and follow verbal directions and completed engineering documents such as engineering drawings and sketches, materials and processes specifications, test requirements specifications, and test procedures and instructions.
Certification for applicable process certifications such as solder, crimp, and structural bonding, and for hoisting and moving equipment including bridge crane and Personnel Aerial Lift Devices (PALD) may be required.
Certification for Self-Contained Atmospheric Protective Equipment (SCAPE) may be required.
Employees in this classification must show evidence of completed course work upon completion of each course. An employee will not be held in this classification for a period greater than five years. The Company shall have the right to promote prior to expiration of five years, if in its opinion, the employee is qualified for such upgrade.
Ability to obtain and maintain secret level clearance.
Desired Skills:
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to interpret drawings and Block diagrams
• Ability to support with facility support
• Ability and willingness to travel
This position will require the ability to work first, second and third shift
• Capable OF working with Calibrated tools
• Work with Lifts and Cranes
• Capable to adjust to a changing work environment
• Capable of working with Augmented reality and follow model base engineering
• Able to adapt to a teamwork environment and adjusting to a single contributor
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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
The base range for this position in California is $25.36 - $43.49.
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.
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: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.