Lockheed Martin

Electrical Engineering Technology Manager

Lockheed Martin$104K — $184K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
  • 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior or managerial role
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in defense or aerospace programs
  • Expertise in electronic design (digital, analog, power) and electronic hardware development
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Provide functional management for the electrical engineering team including recruitment and performance assessments
  • Serve as the senior technical authority for electrical design across multiple domains
  • Drive technical excellence and enforce engineering standards throughout the organization
  • Support program development and planning including Integrated Master Schedule and Basis of Estimate generation
  • Lead and mentor engineers to enhance skills and promote a customer-focused mindset
  • Oversee design assurance activities and ensure compliance with quality standards
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate and implement electrical designs

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching and flexible spending accounts
  • Education assistance for professional development
  • Parental leave and paid time off
Full Job Description
Job Description

You will be the Electrical Engineering Technology Manager for the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) organization. Our team develops cutting edge focal plane sensors for missile and aerospace applications, delivering high performance digital, analog and power solutions to U.S. and allied customers.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Electrical Engineering Technology Manager you will provide functional and technology leadership for a multidisciplinary electrical engineering team, overseeing recruitment, career development and performance while acting as the senior subject matter expert for digital, analog and power design. You will drive technical excellence, affordability and program execution by enforcing Engineering Practice Manual (EPM) and Design Assurance standards, supporting program planning and mentoring engineers to deliver cutting edge sensor solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing functional management for the electrical engineering team: recruitment, career development, performance assessments, salary planning and employee recognition.
• Serving as the senior technical authority and subject matter expert for electrical design across digital, analog and power domains.
• Driving technical excellence, affordability and program execution by enforcing Engineering Practice Manual (EPM) and Design Assurance standards, guiding Design Assurance plans and ensuring rigorous engineering processes.
• Supporting program development, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) planning and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation.
• Leading and mentoring engineers, fostering continuous skill growth and a customer focused delivery mindset.
• Overseeing design assurance activities, reviewing technical data, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinating with cross functional teams (systems, software, test, manufacturing) to integrate electrical designs into sensor systems.
• Managing technical risk, conducting trade studies and promoting cost effective solutions.
• Contributing as an individual contributor on high impact technical tasks while providing overall functional leadership.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior or managerial role
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in defense or aerospace programs
• Expertise in electronic design (digital, analog, power) and electronic hardware development from electronic packages, circuit cards, discrete wire harnesses, and flex circuits to full electronic systems with Gb/s I/O.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance

Desired skills
• Experience with MFC's hardware design tool of choice, Siemens Expedition
• Deep knowledge of MFC's Design Assurance process for Circuit Card Development
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DFMECA, and reliability centered design methodologies
• Strong project management skills (IMS/BOE development, schedule tracking)
• Effective coaching/mentoring ability and excellent interpersonal communication
• Exposure to integrated product team (IPT) environments and systems engineering processes
• Experience with infrared sensors and systems
• Experience in high-speed electrical simulation of electronic packages and interconnections
• Experience in PTC WindChill PLM and Atlassian Jira
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD acquisition processes

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 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.

National Pay Statement

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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. 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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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Joining Lockheed Martin provides more than just a job opportunity; it offers a platform to be part of a leading team dedicated to advancing global security and aerospace innovation. As a cornerstone of technological prowess, Lockheed Martin invites you to contribute to a legacy of impactful achievements in defense and technology.

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At Lockheed Martin, your role will extend beyond fulfilling job responsibilities to reshaping the future of aerospace and defense. Our team at Lockheed Martin is engaged in critical missions that protect citizens and advance the boundaries of science. From engineering to cybersecurity, the opportunities for professional growth are boundless.

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Lockheed Martin is committed to the professional growth of every team member. We offer unparalleled career advancement opportunities including professional development, leadership programs, and continuous learning through our Lockheed Martin University. Whether you are looking to advance your skills in engineering, project management, or AI, Lockheed Martin is equipped to take your career to the next level.

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Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
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