Staff Electrical Engineer (CAS/Servo)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the Hardware Engineering team in Grand Prairie, TX. You will lead hardware design, troubleshoot, oversee suppliers, and support production with a focus on servo drive electronics and motor control for missiles and actuation platforms.

The role requires strong hands-on skills, the ability to lead IPT efforts, and experience communicating with government customers. A US citizenship and secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field; Master/PhD preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in electrical hardware design with servo control or actuation experience.
• Experience with hardware development for aerospace/defense programs.
• Ability to read complex schematics and work with test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design and troubleshooting on defense programs.
• Oversee CAS/servo suppliers and production support.
• Drive root-cause investigations and engineering changes through CCBs.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Electrical hardware design

Servo control

Leadership

Program management

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. or PhD preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

MATLAB/Simulink

Power supplies

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Electrical Engineer for the Hardware Engineering team at Lockheed Martin Missilesand Fire Control (MFC). Our team delivers precision engagement aerospace and defense systems, designing, building and fielding the electrical hardware that powers missiles, sensors and other mission critical subsystems for the UnitedStates and allied militaries.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Electrical Engineer, you will serve as a key technical contributor on one or more defense programs, leading hardware design, troubleshooting, supplier oversight, and production support activities.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Serving as the Electrical Engineering SME for CAS/servo electronics across development, production, and sustainment phases
• Developing servo drive and motor control architecture, defining interfaces, and ensuring configuration compatibility across missile and actuation platforms
• Providing technical leadership and oversight of CAS/servo suppliers, translating prime contract requirements into clear guidance for the supply base
• Leading root-cause investigations of servo and actuation hardware failures, managing engineering changes through Configuration Control Boards
• Applying deep expertise in motor drive electronics, power stage design, and closed-loop servo control, including circuit card design, integration, and automated test
• Representing the team on Failure Review Boards (FRB), Material Review Boards (MRB), and Configuration Control Boards (CCB)
• Partnering with Program Managers to balance cost, schedule, and performance across concurrent task orders
• Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, fostering engineering excellence and a collaborative team culture

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 Grand Prairie, Tx. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.

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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field; Master's degree or PhD preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience with electrical hardware design, with demonstrated experience in servo control, motor drive, or actuation electronics
• Experience in electrical hardware design for development and/or production phases in aerospace or a similar industry
• Experience with closed-loop control electronics, motor drives, and power stage/driver circuits, including the ability to read complex CCA schematics
• Strong hands-on skills with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and automated test equipment for servo/actuation hardware
• Proven background providing production line support, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Demonstrated ability to lead IPT efforts, present to program leadership and government customers, and manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Must be a US Citizen; must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with MFC circuit card design processes and the Design Assurance process
• Experience with servo loop tuning, motor control algorithms, and actuator electromechanical integration
• Experience with missile systems or hypersonic weapon systems
• Experience with schematic capture and circuit simulation tools, and MATLAB/Simulink for control system analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical investigations to determine root cause of hardware and software failures
• Proposal experience authoring and reviewing basis of estimates
• Exceptional communication skills — clear, concise, and technically accurate, both orally and in writing
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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
• 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.