Circuit Design Engineer Associate- Level 1

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) seeks an entry-level Circuit Design Engineer to join our hardware engineering team in the United States. You will help design, develop, and test circuit card assemblies (CCAs) across defense programs in a collaborative environment.

You will work with systems engineering, software, electromechanical, and manufacturing teams to support design integration, document requirements, and contribute to design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university.
• Coursework or foundational knowledge in circuit design, electronics, digital logic, or similar electrical areas of study.
• Fundamental understanding of electronic components, engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, circuit card assembly concepts, etc.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSpice, LTspice) or similar schematic capture tools.
• Must be a US citizen; must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and review of circuit card schematics, interface definitions, and design documentation.
• Support circuit simulation and analysis using tools such as Cadence PSpice or equivalent
• Learn and apply schematic capture tools such as Siemens Xpedition Enterprise for CCA design entry
• Assist with circuit card bring-up, integration, and laboratory testing, including data collection and performance characterization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support design integration
• Support trade studies, design reviews, technical documentation, and the Design Assurance process
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including requirements packages, test procedures, and design reports

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

PCB layout

MATLAB

Military standards

FPGA

Oscilloscopes

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence PSpice

LTspice

Xpedition

Job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a motivated entry-level Circuit Design Engineer to join our growing hardware engineering team. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to develop hands-on circuit card design skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a motivated entry-level Circuit Design Engineer to join our growing hardware engineering team. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to develop hands-on circuit card design skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What You Will Be Doing

The Associate Circuit Design Engineer will support the design, development, and testing of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) across a variety of defense programs. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting in the development and review of circuit card schematics, interface definitions, and design documentation
• Supporting circuit simulation and analysis using tools such as Cadence PSpice or equivalent
• Learning and applying schematic capture tools such as Siemens Xpedition Enterprise for CCA design entry
• Assisting with circuit card bring-up, integration, and laboratory testing, including data collection and performance characterization
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software, electromechanical, and manufacturing, to support design integration
• Supporting trade studies, design reviews, technical documentation, and the Design Assurance process
• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including requirements packages, test procedures, and design reports

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced circuit design professionals and gain exposure to cutting-edge defense technology. Strong career growth and advancement opportunities are available.

Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university.
• Coursework or foundational knowledge in circuit design, electronics, digital logic, or similar electrical areas of study.
• Fundamental understanding of electronic components, engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, circuit card assembly concepts, etc.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSpice, LTspice) or similar schematic capture tools.
• Must be a US citizen; must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical circuit design problems
• Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with PCB layout concepts and design-for-manufacturability principles
• Experience with MATLAB or similar analysis tools
• Participation in engineering projects, internships, or academic labs related to electronic circuit design
• Familiarity with military standards and specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704)
• Basic understanding of FPGA concepts and hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL)
• Familiarity with Windchill.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc.)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $67000.00 - $124400.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.