Circuit Design Engineer III - CCA Design

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Circuit Design Engineer to develop avionics hardware for space missions. You will design, analyze, and qualify digital and analog circuits, perform worst‑case and FMEA analyses, and run simulations to ensure flight‑ready performance in harsh space environments.

The role requires hands‑on hardware development, rigorous validation, cross‑team collaboration, and clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 1+ years of professional experience.
• Designs and develops circuits; layout and test; wafer processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate digital/analogue schematics; perform worst‑case, parts‑stress, and FMEA analyses; run simulations (CadencePSpice, Saber).
• Use Zuken (or Siemens Xpedition) for schematic capture and EPCAD/Siemens for PCB layout, ensuring signal integrity and compliance.
• Build prototype units, define checkout and test procedures, and execute Acceptance & Qualification testing.
• Partner with PCB, GNC, FPGA, and Special Test Equipment teams to integrate and verify hardware.
• Produce complete design assurance packages for senior review and external audits.
• Conduct trade‑studies of alternate architectures balancing performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Control BOM, source parts, manage prototype build‑up, and drive cost‑effective part selection.
• Verify designs meet shock, vibration, radiation, thermal, and space‑environment standards.
• Provide regular status updates and support customer briefings.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a high‑performance culture.

Skills

Zuken

Altium

Mentor Graphics

Worst-Case Analysis

Card tests

Circuit understanding

PSPICE

Saber

Hardware lifecycle

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

AI prompting

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or related discipline

Tools

CadencePSpice

Siemens Xpedition

EPCAD/Siemens PCB layout

Job description

We are looking for a creative Circuit Design Engineer to join an exciting and dynamic team where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art avionics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.

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?

The Circuit Design Engineer will design, analyze, and qualify advanced avionics hardware for space missions, creating and validating digital and analog schematics, performing worst‑case, stress, and FMEA analyses, and running simulations with tools such as CadencePSpice and Saber. Using Zuken or SiemensXpedition for schematic capture and EPCAD/Siemens for PCB layout. In short, the role is a blend of hands‑on hardware development, rigorous analytical validation, cross‑team collaboration, and documentation/communication—all aimed at delivering flight‑ready avionics that can survive the harsh environment of space.

Key Activities You Will Accomplish In This Role

• Circuit Design & Analysis – Create and validate digital/analog schematics; perform worst‑case, parts‑stress, and FMEA analyses; run simulations (CadencePSpice, Saber, etc.).
• Schematic Capture & Layout – Use Zuken (or SiemensXpedition) for schematic capture and EPCAD/Siemens for PCB layout, ensuring signal integrity and compliance.
• Hardware Development – Build prototype units, define checkout and test procedures, and execute Acceptance & Qualification testing.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner with PCB, GNC, FPGA, and Special Test Equipment teams to integrate and verify hardware.
• Design Assurance – Produce complete design assurance packages (data, evidence, compliance reports) for senior review and external audits.
• Trade‑Study & Optimization – Conduct trade‑studies of alternate architectures and recommend solutions that balance performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Bill of Materials Management – Control BOM, source parts, manage prototype build‑up, and drive cost‑effective part selection.
• Environmental Qualification – Verify designs meet shock, vibration, radiation, thermal, and other space‑environment standards.
• Stakeholder Communication – Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and issue escalations to program, technical, and functional leadership; support customer briefings.
• Team Contribution – Mentor junior engineers, contribute to continuous‑improvement initiatives, and foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

To Be Effective In This Role, You Will Need

Experience or coursework related to design and/or analysis of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA).

1+ years of professional experience

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Designs and develops circuits used in electronic devices. Responsible for layout and mask design, device evaluation and characterization, test box design, prototype construction and checkout, and determination of wafer fabrication processes. Prepares test methods and specifications; analyzes equipment to establish operating data and conducts experimental tests; provides finished device approval; and prepares customer application information.

Basic Qualifications

Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated usage of Zuken, Altium, Mentor Graphics or other schematic capture tool.
• Performed Worst Case Analysis (WCA) on Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) designs.
• Knowledge of card test requirements and process.
• Ability to understand electrical circuits, interfaces, and interconnect diagrams.
• PSPICE, Saber, or other electronics simulation tool experience.
• Technical experience in full life cycle development of hardware including design, integration, and test.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written skills.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Demonstrated strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

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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.