Circuit Design Engineer III - CCA Design

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking a Circuit Design Engineer to develop avionics hardware for space missions. You will create digital and analog schematics, perform analyses, and validate designs for flight-readiness in a rigorous development environment.

You will apply tools like Cadence PSpice, Saber, Zuken, and Siemens Xpedition for schematic capture and PCB layout, while collaborating across PCB, GNC, FPGA, and test equipment teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with design/analysis of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA).

Responsibilities

• Create and validate digital/analog schematics.
• Perform worst‑case, parts‑stress, and FMEA analyses.
• Run simulations (Cadence PSpice, Saber).
• Use Zuken or Siemens Xpedition for schematic capture and EPCAD/Siemens for PCB layout.
• Build prototype units and define checkout and test procedures.
• Produce design assurance packages for senior review and audits.
• Conduct trade-studies of alternative architectures.
• Manage BOM and drive cost-effective part selection.
• Verify designs meet environmental space standards.
• Provide status updates and support customer briefings.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic analysis

Parts stress/ FMEA

Cross-team collaboration

Documentation

Signal integrity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence PSpice

Saber

Zuken

Siemens Xpedition

EPCAD/Siemens PCB layout

Job description

Standard 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).
• 3+ years of professional experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience or coursework related to design and/or analysis of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA).

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.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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.