Lockheed Martin

Electronics Engineer II - Early Career (Spacecraft Test Systems)

Lockheed Martin$79K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in analog and/or digital circuit design and analysis.
  • Proficient in schematic capture and circuit simulation tools.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze, and validate circuits for test systems and electronic hardware.
  • Develop schematics and PCB designs, along with required engineering documentation.
  • Support fabrication and testing of custom test equipment and electronic assemblies.
  • Coordinate with various teams to ensure timely completion of designs.
  • Participate in design reviews and revisions, taking ownership of deliverables.
  • Troubleshoot circuits and test systems during integration activities.
  • Communicate technical issues and project status effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability options.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Flexible spending accounts to help manage healthcare costs.
  • Educational assistance for professional development and training.
  • Generous parental leave and paid time off policies.
  • Standard holidays off with a structured PTO accrual system.
Full Job Description
Job Description

As part of the Engineering and Technology Raptor Avionics Organization at Lockheed Martin Space, this Electronics Engineering role supports the development of electronic hardware and test systems that ensure mission success for spacecraft and ground systems.

Location: This position does not support teleworking;the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Littleton CO and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.

What does this role look like?
• Our team develops electronic circuits, test equipment, and hardware used in spacecraft integration and environmental test environments.
• As a Circuit Design Engineer, you will design, develop, integrate, and sustain electronic circuits and test equipment while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• This role includes circuit design, schematic development, hardware integration, and support of hardware test and verification activities.

Key activities you will accomplish in this role:
• Design, develop, and sustain electronic circuits and test equipment for complex spacecraft and measurement systems, working with both Common Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom hardware.
• Apply circuit design, analysis, layout, and hardware development processes to support reliable system performance.
• Working under general supervision, you will interpret technical documentation, perform circuit design and analysis, create schematics, support PCB/CCA development, and troubleshoot electronic systems during integration and test activities.
• Collaborate closely with systems, software, and test engineers to integrate hardware and verify performance in real hardware environments.
• This role provides opportunities to take ownership of circuit designs and hardware assemblies, expand technical expertise, and contribute directly to spacecraft test system development.

Responsibilities:
• Design, analyze, and validate analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for test systems and electronic hardware.
• Develop schematics, PCB/CCA designs, and associated engineering documentation.
• Support the design, fabrication, and testing of custom test equipment and electronic assemblies.
• Coordinate with fabrication shops, quality teams, technicians, and other engineering disciplines to ensure accurate and timely completion of designs.
• Participate in design reviews, drawing revisions, redlines, and release processes, taking ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot circuits, assemblies, and test systems during integration and test activities.
• Perform circuit analysis, component selection, and support trade studies during design development.
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and status to team members and leadership.
• Apply Agile practices including stand-ups, planning, and reviews in a fast-paced team environment.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative engineering environment.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience related to analog and/or digital circuit design and analysis.
• Experience with schematic capture and/or circuit simulation tools.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Desired skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum engineering environments.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and troubleshooting abilities for circuits, assemblies, and test systems.
• Familiarity with electrical test and measurement equipment (e.g., digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and hardware test processes.
• Ability to interpret schematics, electrical interfaces, wiring diagrams, and interconnect drawings.
• Understanding of PCB/PWB layout, CCA manufacturing, box build, and hardware integration processes.
• Familiarity with Zuken CR-8000 for schematic capture and PCB design.
• Familiarity with Zuken E3 for wiring diagrams and harness design.
• Familiarity with cable and harness design, connector selection, and interconnect documentation.
• Experience supporting Special Test Equipment (STE) development and CCA testing.
• Experience with the full hardware design lifecycle (requirements, design, build, integration, test, and release).
• Familiarity with engineering data management systems, drawing release processes, and documentation lifecycle management.
• Strong time management, project tracking, and prioritization skills.

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 $79,700 - $140,530. 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 $91,700 - $158,815. 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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Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
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