Lead Avionics Responsible Engineer V, Flight Controls, Secret Clearance

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a Lead Avionics Responsible Engineer in Littleton, CO. You will lead technical design, own component production, and manage engineering closeouts, interfacing with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

You will oversee risk management, certifications, and engineering reviews, while guiding a cross‑functional team through SRR, change boards, and related processes. DoD clearance is expected to be pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in high-reliability electronics circuit design.
• Willing to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design development for an avionics product.
• Own component production, delivery, and engineering closeouts.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manage cross-functional reviews.
• Support Product Certification and risk mitigation activities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Requirements verification

Experience with aerospace hardware

Communication and presentation

DoD clearance prep

Team coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

SPICE

Saber

PSPICE

Zuken

Job description

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Join Our Team as an Lead Avionics Responsible Engineer 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; the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Littleton CO and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

What does this role look like?

• As an Lead Avionics Responsible Product Engineer for Flight Controls you will lead and coordinate technical design development, own component production, delivery, and all aspects of engineering closeouts (Discrepancy Reports; End-Item Data Packages, Material Review Board, Failure Review Board, etc.) and coordinate with suppliers as required.

Key Activities You Will Accomplish In This Role

• Work on a cross-functional team in the development and certification of a supplier avionics product.
• Support generation, review and presentation of Product Certification
• Manage risk and identify mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, schedule, and mission success objectives.
• Lead specific topics (as applicable) during engineering reviews (to include but not limited to): System Requirements Review (SRR), Change Review Board, Engineering Review Board, Quality Review Board, Material Review Board, Failure Review Boards, etc.

To Be Effective In This Role, You Will Need

• Experience as a technical lead or responsible engineer.
• Experience supporting the technical evaluation of design and requirements verification.
• Experience in different phases of aerospace hardware development cycle.
• Experience interacting with peers, management and government customers.
• Experience in presentations and in written communication skills.
• 8+ years professional experience.
• While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.

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

• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience with high-reliability electronics circuit design.
• Experience as a technical lead or responsible engineer.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret or higher clearance. US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• Experienced at leading teams through challenging engineering and/or programmatic issues.
• Experience on Space and/or Missile Defense Missions.
• Missile design experience.
• Experience in electronic systems schematic creation and interpretation, and Electronics Modeling/Simulation Tools such as SPICE.
• Experience in schematic capture using Zuken or similar tools.
• Experience with PSPICE, Saber or other electronics simulation tool experience.
• Experience performing electronics analysis (Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis).
• 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.
• Demonstrated strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Adaptable to new situations and demonstrate self-initiative in solving complex problems.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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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.