Standard Job DescriptionLocation: This position does not support teleworking. You will need to live near our Lockheed Martin Space facility and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.
What does this role look like?As a Senior Electronics Engineer on the Sentinel program, you will be at the heart of the development and sustainment of mission-critical flight electronics. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Test development & execution - designing and implementing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and flight-grade test plans, running automated and manual test campaigns, and analyzing results to validate performance and reliability.
Troubleshooting & root-cause analysis - diagnosing failures in prototype and production units, using tools such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers, then developing corrective actions and design improvements.
Cross-functional collaboration - working closely with systems engineers, software developers, mechanical designers, and program managers to resolve integration issues, track schedule milestones, and maintain clear communication across the team.
Subcontracts support - travel to work with our subcontractor in support of sensor development and manufacturing.
Mentorship opportunity - work closely with top engineers on the team and gaining knowledge that will set you up for future growth opportunities.
Key activities you will accomplish in this role:Develop and execute integration test plans to verify functional performance and environmental robustness.
Perform detailed troubleshooting of prototype and flight-qualified hardware, using diagnostic equipment to isolate root causes and implement fixes in a time-critical environment.
Work on a cross-functional team in the development and integration of world class avionics systems.
Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives, recommending tooling upgrades, process enhancements, and automation to increase test efficiency and product reliability.
To be effective in this role, you will need:Prior experience testing electronics hardware and comfortable using test equipment in a laboratory setting
Strong troubleshooting skills with ability to develop complex solutions to complex problems
Experienced with designing, simulating, and testing digital, analog, mixed-signal, or system-level hardware
Demonstrated good communication with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers
Ability to support domestic travel up to 25% of the time
Currently holds an active US Security Secret Clearance
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Researches, designs, develops, and tests a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including radar and radiation detection equipment; radio, television and other communications equipment and systems; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment.
Basic Qualifications- BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
- Experience in testing and integration of complex electronics systems
- Experience with design of digital or analog circuits
- Experience performing electronics analysis (Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis)
- Holds an active Secret clearance
Desired Skills- Comfortable with understanding system-level requirements and how to implement them into hardware solutions
- Ability to navigate technical work through ambiguity
- Self-starter with ability to lead
- Demonstrated good communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment and to build consensus among peers and effective relationships with team members
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
