Electronics Engineer III, Missile Avionics jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago

Electronics Engineer III, Missile Avionics

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking an Electronics Engineer III to work on advanced avionics products in a collaborative environment. The role involves overseeing the development of THAAD Optical Seeker hardware and supporting all technical aspects of avionics design, development, integration, test, and verification activities.

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Responsibilities

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)

Qualification

Electronics hardware designAvionics developmentPCB designElectro-optical devicesFailure Review BoardRoot Cause Corrective ActionsAutonomous workSpace missions experienceTeam leadershipCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Experience in both design and test of electrical hardware
5+ years professional experience; 3+ years with Masters degree
US Citizenship is required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance

Preferred

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

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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