Lockheed Martin

Electronics Engineer III, Avionics

Lockheed Martin$95K — $178K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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 including Worst Case Analysis and Failure Modes Effects Analysis
  • Currently holds an active US Security Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute integration test plans to verify performance and robustness
  • Perform troubleshooting on prototype and flight-qualified hardware using diagnostic equipment
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on avionics systems integration
  • Support subcontractors in sensor development and manufacturing
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Education Assistance programs
  • Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Full Job Description
Standard Job Description

Location: 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 Information

Full-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.

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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