Sr. Electronics Engineer - Avionics Design & Test, 5+ Years

Lockheed Martin; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electronics Engineer to join their Missile Systems Engineering team. This role involves tackling challenges in electronics and avionics design, testing, and integration, contributing to innovative solutions in the critical domain of space. You will work closely with a collaborative team, applying your expertise to develop and improve electronic hardware while supporting complex flight test projects. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in electronics/avionics design and testing.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support testing and troubleshooting of Navy Experimental Reentry bodies.
• Collaborate with engineers from various disciplines to meet requirements.

Skills

Electronics design

Testing and troubleshooting

Collaboration

Failure analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in related discipline

Job description

Sr. Electronics Engineer - Avionics Design & Test, 5+ Years

Description: Join Our Team as an Electronics Engineer on the Missile Systems Engineering and Integration Team.

Location: This position does not support teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility, one of the Coolest places to work: King of Prussia PA.

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. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

What does this role look like?
Are you willing to help solve challenges in a team environment using your electronics & test background and experience? This position needs a skilled engineer in the areas of Electronics/Avionics design, test & integration.

Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

1. Support testing and trouble-shooting of Navy Experimental Reentry (NER) bodies.
2. Provide technical support for test console development, modification and certification for various experimental flight test projects.
3. Apply electronics design and troubleshooting principles to develop new and improve existing electronics hardware.
4. Collaborate with other engineers from electronics, software, RF, GNC & Cables disciplines, plus production and program management to meet technical and schedule requirements.

To be effective in this role, you will need:

1. 5+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor's; or 3+ years of professional experience with a Master's degree.
2. 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.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
2. Experience with design, testing, and/or troubleshooting electrical hardware including reading schematics.
3. 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.

Desired Skills:

1. Experience designing/testing missile or satellite hardware and related test hardware, including Certified Test Conductor (CTC) or Certified Product Engineer (CPE).
2. Ability to conduct detailed failure analysis as well as develop and implement root cause analysis and corrective actions.
3. Experience with DoD cyber accreditation of test hardware.
4. Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to management and customers.
5. Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment and to build consensus among peers and effective relationships with team members.
6. Ability to work on-site in King of Prussia, PA.
7. Ability to travel a few times per year.
8. Existing Secret security clearance.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role.