Avionics Electronics Engineer III
- US citizenship
- Secret clearance
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This posting states $95.9k–$178k a year. Open electrical engineer jobs in Colorado post a median of $166k a year, the middle half $137k–$194k, across 163 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.
About the job
## Introduction We are looking for a creative Electronics Engineer to join an exciting and dynamic team integrating, testing and supporting production of flight avionics. ## Location This position does not support teleworking. You will need to live near our Lockheed Martin Space Waterton facility and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time. ## What does this role look like?
Lockheed Martin is approaching the production phase of the U.S. Army’s premier kinetic‑energy missile‑defense system NGI. Electronics Engineer Sr (E3) is an individual contributor on the PaCE electronics box supporting the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program. You will assist in completion of qualification followed by supporting hardware production and test.
Work is performed under the direction of senior engineers and is focused on delivering hardware deliverables on schedule.
This role blends production support, test failure support and End Item Data Package preparation for mission critical hardware. ## Key activities you will accomplish in this role - Oversee the integration and test of PaCE test hardware - Provide technical oversight for flight test operations - Development testing and hardware qualification - Discrepancy resolution - Failure Investigation and Root Cause Corrective Action implementation - Participate in design reviews, Engineering Material Review Board (EMRB) hardware discrepancy decisions, and Failure Review Board (FRB) as required. - Resolve test anomalies through troubleshooting and root cause analysis. - Generation of End Item Data Package for Product Certification, and integration of assemblies into system. - Manage risk and identify mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, schedule, and mission success objectives. ## To be effective in this role, you will need - Experience in development and production of Analog or Digital Electronic circuitry. - Material Review Board (MRB) experience. - Familiarity with processes on failure investigation (root cause analysis, Failure Review Boards, etc.). - Experience in launch vehicle or missile systems. - Supporting electronics production including solving build and test issues - 5+ years’ professional experience The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Researches, designs, develops, and tests a variety of electronic equipment and systems, including radar and radiation detection equipment; radio, television and other communications equipment and systems; circuitry components; analog and digital computers; and control and test equipment. ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education - Experience in development and production of Analog or Digital Electronic circuitry - Experience supporting product acceptance testing and requirements verification - Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus a US Citizen ## Desired Skills - Experience in launch vehicle or missile systems - Experience as an Electronics Product Engineer in efforts to certify avionics hardware, and its interfaces to other systems, as ready for flight - Supporting electronics production including solving build and test issues - Proficiency with end item hardware development - Familiarity with processes on failure investigation (root cause analysis, Failure Review Boards, etc.) - Supporting both system and subsystem integration test execution, including environmental and ground testing - Has demonstrated proficient presentation skills and associated presentation tools - Knowledge of subsystem/system requirements and process - Material Review Board (MRB) experience - Ability to interpret electrical and wiring schematics - Electrical troubleshooting skills - Mentor Graphics, ORCAD, Zuken or comparable drawing package - Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice ## 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.
From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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