Lockheed Martin · 5 months ago
Electronics Engineer III, Missile Avionics
Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking an Electronics Engineer to work on the development of avionics products for the THAAD missile defense system. The role involves overseeing technical aspects of avionics design and integration, and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring the success of complex electro-optical systems.
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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 <25%)
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
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2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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