Electrical Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineer to own the end-to-end design of high-performance camera electronics for infrared sensors. You will design PCBs, develop FPGA-based logic, and work with mechanical and systems teams to deliver rugged, low-noise solutions that meet SWaP and temperature constraints.

You will lay out schematics, prototype, test, and document results, mentor junior engineers, and participate in cross-functional reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience with 5 years
• Experience with PCB design using high-speed serial links (≥500 Mbps)
• Experience with PCB/ridig-flex circuit cards
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design of high-performance camera electronics from concept to prototyping and test
• Develop and lay out PCBs with low-noise power supplies and high-speed interfaces
• Design FPGA-based logic and embedded processors for I2C/SPI, memory controllers, and high-speed transceivers
• Create schematic/layout packages for flex cables and wiring harnesses meeting SWaP and temperature specs
• Conduct circuit simulation and analysis for noise, SI/PI, and power distribution
• Develop automated test, health monitoring, and temperature-control circuitry
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers on packaging and enclosure constraints
• Generate test plans and document results in PLM tools
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in cross-functional reviews

Skills

High-speed serial link design

FPGA transceiver implementations

Embedded C/C++ programming

Matlab/Python for tooling

Signal integrity analysis

PCB design and layout (Xpedition)

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

Tools

Xpedition

Vivado

LTSpice

PSpice

HyperLynx

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be an

Standard Job Description

You will be an Electrical Engineer on the SantaBarbara Focal-Plane Camera Electronics Design team. Our group advances state-of-the-art infrared camera products that are built around LockheedMartin’s custom IR imaging sensors. You’ll design the printed circuit boards that power, process, and transmit the data from these sensors to defense and commercial platforms.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Electrical Engineer you will own the end‑to‑end design of high‑performance camera electronics, from concept and requirements capture through schematic capture, layout, prototyping, and test. You’ll work side‑by‑side with mechanical designers, systems engineers, and test teams to deliver low‑noise, high‑speed, rugged PCB solutions that meet strict SWAP, temperature, and reliability constraints.

Your responsibilities will include

• Developing and laying out PCBs that incorporate low‑noise power supplies, high‑speed serial links (CML, LVDS, CoaXpress, CameraLink, GigEVision, 10/40/100Gb Ethernet, fiber optics), and image-processing blocks.
• Designing and integrating FPGA-based logic (Xilinx Vivado, Verilog) and embedded processors (MicroBlaze, Zynq) for I²C/SPI interfaces, DDR memory controllers, high‑speed transceivers, and sensor command/control.
• Creating schematic and layout packages for flex cables and wiring harnesses that meet SWaP, military-grade temperature, and cryogenic requirements.
• Performing analog and digital circuit simulation and analysis to verify noise, signal integrity, and power‑distribution performance.
• Developing automated built-in-test, health-monitoring, and temperature‑control circuitry for manufacturing, lab, and flight applications.
• Collaborating with mechanical design engineers to ensure electrical packaging and enclosure constraints are satisfied.
• Generating test plans, executing board‑level verification, troubleshooting hardware issues, and documenting results in PLM tools.
• Supporting sensor‑system design by providing clear electrical specifications and participating in cross‑functional reviews.
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering an inclusive, knowledge‑sharing environment.

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Santa Barbara.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education with 5 years of professional experience; or a masters degree form an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education with 3 years of professional experience
• Experience or knowledge in design of PCB's with high speed serial links of at least 500Mbps channels
• Experience or knowledge in design of PCB and/or rigidflex circuit card assemblies
• Excellent communication skills and working in collaborative team environments

Desired Skills

• High speed serial link design and FPGA transceiver implementations for 2.5Gbps or higher datarates
• Power supply design using linear regulators and switchers for low noise systems
• Analog design of op amp based amplifiers for data converters of power drive circuits
• Circuit analysis using PSpice using LTSpice or equivalent
• Signal and power integrity analysis using Hyperlynx or equivalent
• PCB design and layout using Xpedition or equivalent
• FPGA firmware design in verilog or system verilog in Vivado or Vitis
• Embedded C/C++ SW programming for use in FPGA microprocessorsProgramming skills in Matlab/Python for interfacing to electronics systems and image processing algorithms
• Programming skills in MATLAB, embedded C, and Verilog

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

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.