Engineering Aide - Orlando, FL

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 communicating issues (both verbal and written) with design or process requirements to management and engineers.
• Experience utilizing software tools and Microsoft products.

N8042:
Engineering Aide Sr

You will be a Engineering Aide at Lockheed Martin, turning engineering drawings into high quality electronic and electro‑mechanical assemblies. Our team supports both Engineering and Manufacturing Production, ensuring reliable hardware for critical defense programs.

As an Engineering Aide you will be responsible for building circuit cards, wiring harnesses, then integrating them into single or multi‑bay cabinet units. You will work independently while collaborating closely with Engineers, Draftsmen, Procurement, and Quality Inspectors to keep projects on schedule and on spec.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Placing and soldering components on circuit cards and sub assemblies according to blueprints, schematics, and engineering guides.
• Fabricating wiring harnesses, including connector pinning, de‑pinning, and installation of mounting hardware.
• Assembling lower level builds into complete cabinet assemblies for delivery to Engineering or Production.
• Applying MIL STD solder and harness certifications to every task and maintaining compliance.
• Communicating design or process issues clearly—both verbally and in writing—to supervisors and engineers.
• Using software tools (CAD, ERP, etc.) and Microsoft Office applications to track work orders, update job status, and document quality inspections.
• Performing quality checks and ensuring each assembly meets functional and safety requirements.
• Managing your workload as a self‑starter while supporting the broader fabrication team’s goals.

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.

This position is in Orlando, FL.

This position requires a U.S. citizen who can obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

• 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.
• Self‑starter able to perform tasks with minimal supervision.

By applying, you are expressing interest in this position and may be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified. If this match is identified, you may be contacted for future openings.

Onsite full‑time:
The work will be performed onsite at a Lockheed Martin facility. No telecommuting.

First shift.

4 × 10‑hour day, 3 days off per week.

Hourly/Non‑Exempt.

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.