Electronics Engineer III, Avionics Testing
- 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
## Standard Job Description Join us as an Electronics Engineerand become a member of the US Navy's Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) D5 Life Extension 2 (D5LE2) Avionics 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: Littleton CO , and be expected to work in the office.
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?
The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth, and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.
As an electronics Engineer, you will support the development of Avionics Packages for the Initiation and Preset Subsystem for the D5LE2 Trident II Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile. ## Key activities you will accomplish in this role - Define test requirements for electronics packages and CCAs. - Support development of test procedures. - Work on a cross-functional team in the development and integration of world class avionics systems. - Resolve test anomalies and troubleshooting, and generation, review and presentation of Product Certification, and also support system level testing. ## To be effective in this role, you will need - 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. - 3+ years professional experience. - While no clearance is needed to start this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a <b>Secret clearance</b>, thus <b>US Citizenship</b> is required. ## Standard Job Description 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 of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education. - Experience defining test requirements for electronics designs. ## Desired Skills - Experience with a combination of design, test, operations and systems engineering disciplines. - Experience performing failure Investigation on electronic hardware (CCA, Unit, and System Level). - 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: $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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