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Our Sunnyvale site has an immediate need for a Controls Engineer.
Lockheed?Martin's Sunnyvale site is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to join the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) team. The MGSE group supplies critical ground support hardware to Lockheed?Martin programs nationwide. In this role you will design, program, and maintain PLC based consoles used to test missile interceptor vectoring assemblies, while driving equipment upgrades and integrating new technologies into the test environment.
You will:
Implement upgrades on existing consoles, including wiring and calibration.
Work alongside Manufacturing and other Controls Engineers to bring these new technologies into the production flow.
Verify work by performing system checkouts, provide training and assistance, and support ongoing maintenance of equipment and software. Safety is of utmost importance and will be a key requirement before release into production.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field or equivalent hands on experience
Control Systems: Proficiency with Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, PowerFlex VFDs, and safety PLC concepts.
HMI Development: Experience creating/operator interfaces in FactoryTalk View SE/ME and PanelView.
Networking: Strong knowledge of Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, and industrial network troubleshooting.
DAQ & LabVIEW: Hands on experience programming National Instruments cDAQ/PCI DAQ hardware in LabVIEW (VI development, data logging).
Sensors & Instrumentation: Familiarity with a variety of industrial sensors and interfacing electronics (force, displacement, temperature, limit switches).
Ability to read/understand controls schematics, backplane layouts, and wiring.
Proven understanding of building automated and mechanical systems.
Combined skills in mechanics & pneumatics
US Citizenship required to perform the task
Desired Skills:
Experience using Zuken E3.cable for generating and modifying cable drawings
Solid Modeling, Drafting, and GD&T Tolerancing experience.
Experience with custom motor VFD tuning preferred.
CAD experience using CREO
Experience with server/stepper motors, linear actuators, pneumatics.
Software/Process multithreading (C#/VB.Net, XML, Visual Studio, Lab View, SQL, PHP, and Linux languages)
Webservices and SQL DB
Experience with programming, robotics, and systems development.
Experience with IO-Link and OPC UA protocols
Clearance Level: None
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
