Engineering Aide Specialist

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

You will be an Engineering Aide at Lockheed Martin, providing technical support to engineering on a variety of technical tasks that provides high quality electronic and electromechanical assemblies. Our team supports both Engineering and Manufacturing operations, ensuring reliable hardware for critical defense programs. What You Will Be Doing As an Engineering Aide you will be working with Engineering and Manufacturing teams in a fast-paced environment supporting new and current programs. Specific tasks include assembly of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) mechanical and electrical subsystems and systems. The fabrication of wiring harnesses will require connector pinning, de-pinning, and applying mounting hardware. In addition, this position has opportunities to build drone assemblies and may at times be expected to test and fly the assemblies built. This position will provide the opportunity for the candidate to work as individual contributor, in a team environment. This also includes collaborating with Engineers, and other members of the Fabrication team including other Fabricators, Draftsmen, Procurement, and Quality Inspectors. Why Join Us Lockheed Martin offers a dynamic, inclusive workplace where your craftsmanship directly supports mission critical systems. You’ll gain hands on experience with advanced aerospace hardware, receive mentorship from seasoned engineers, and advance your career through continuous learning opportunities. We provide a stable full-time schedule (40 hrs/week) with occasional overtime, competitive benefits, and a culture that values safety, teamwork, and innovation. If you are a motivated fabricator with a passion for precision and a desire to grow, we want you on our team. 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 • Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance • 3 Years applying basic engineering principles and practices • 3 Years applying engineering documentation standards and practices. • 3 Years of experience with laboratory testing procedures and data recording practices. • 3 Years of hands-on experience in wiring, cable fabrication and wire-harness assembly • Experience interpreting and building from schematics, blueprints, and/or diagrams within fabrication and testing environments • Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma principles to process flows Desired skills • Solder certification to J-STD-001, IPC-7711/IPC-7721 • Experience interpreting and building to Lockheed Martin engineering drawing • Experience performing Group 1-2 UAV fabrication • Experience performing flight checkouts under FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification • Experience performing composite fabrication and rapid prototyping 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. 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $61,200 - $107,985. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $70,400 - $117,415. 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.

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