Electronics Engineer III, Missile Avionics

Job description

**Description:** Join Our Team as an **Electronics Engineer** where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art avionics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.
Location: **Although this position does support some teleworking** ; the selected candidate will need to be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Sunnyvale CA , and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate.
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While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

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And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
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**What does this role look like?**
• The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program is looking for its next enthusiastic and motivated Electronics Engineer.

This individual will work in a dynamic team environment overseeing the development of THAAD Optical Seeker hardware.

THAAD is a cutting-edge missile defense system that protects our nation and its allies from ballistic missile threats.
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**Key activities you will accomplish in this role:**
• Support all technical aspects of avionics design, development, integration, test, and verification activities as the Certified Principal Engineer for a redesign effort.
• Participate in requirements analysis, design, manufacturing, qualification, and acceptance for a complex electro-optical system.
• Apply circuit design and troubleshooting principles to the development of new electronics hardware.
• Perform investigation of hardware failures during engineering development, qualification, and acceptance testing at the part, CCA, and package levels.
• Critically review technical documentation, test plans, analyses, and reports.
• Apply circuit design best practices to the development of new electronics hardware.
• Mentor junior engineers and interface extensively with our customers, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Assist with design reviews, investigations, and critical tests at supplier sites (travel<25%).
**To be effective in this role, you will need:**
• Experience in both design and test of electrical hardware
• 5+ years professional experience; 3+ years with Masters degree.
• While no clearance is needed to start this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a **Top Secret clearance** , thus **US Citizenship** is required.
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**Why Lockheed Martin?**
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We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!
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**Basic Qualifications:**
• Experience in design and test of complex electrical hardware.
• Experience working on project teams and development efforts.
• Experience with design of digital and analog circuits.
• Experience troubleshooting hardware using schematics, drawings, and simulation tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance; US Citizenship is required.
**Desired Skills:**
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment and build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated communication skills to articulate complex issues at appropriate levels of detail for both highly technical and non-technical peers, management, subcontractors, and customers.
• Capability to lead a team responsible for development of avionics, and experience as Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), Subject Matter Engineer, or equivalent.
• Experience leading/coordinating small diverse teams in development of technical products.
• Experience leading Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations to isolate and address Root Causes with Corrective Actions (RCCA).
• Demonstrated experience with design and/or analysis of PCB/PWB, Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA), and/or electronic packages.
• Must be able to work autonomously and drive items to closure.
• Experience performing electronics analysis (Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis).
• Experience with design and test of electro-optical devices.
• Experience on Space and/or Missile Defense Missions
• Familiarity with the THAAD weapon system.
• Active DOD Secret clearance.
**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:** Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
**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:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765.

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 and New York is $98,300 - $170,315.

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:** Electronics Engineering
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

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