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Electronics Responsible Engineer V

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$166,900–$309,900/yrLittleton, CO, United StatesPosted 1mo ago
  • US citizenship
  • Top Secret clearance

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About the job

## Standard Job Description Please join us as a Responsible Product Engineer/Certified Principal 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. ## What does this role look like?

The Digital and Analog Talent Center is looking for an experienced Responsible Engineer/Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) to oversee the test and integration of digital electronics systems. This role is a critical one that will build your skills and knowledge in technical disciplines required to design and realize a complex digital product.

At the same time, you will leverage technical leadership principles to ensure that your team is successful in ensuring that the delivered product meets all customer specifications and meets or exceeds the needs of our customers. ## Key activities you will accomplish in this role - Digital products include digital processing, software defined radio, command & data handling, controls & avionics, and any other digital systems that are utilized on Lockheed Martin space or missile systems. - The critical skills utilized in this role will include experience in FPGA and/or ASIC design, Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design, Embedded Software, FPGA Gateware, Systems Engineering/Requirements Management, Systems Integration & Test, Guidance Navigation & Control, and Electrical Engineering. ## To be effective in this role, you will need - Experience in a Responsible Engineer / Product Lead role for analog and digital electronics. - Experience working with Subcontractors and sub-tier suppliers. - Familiarity with other engineering processes, disciplines and Subject Matter Experts. - Familiarity with processes on failure investigation (root cause analysis, Failure Review Boards, etc.). - Experience supporting the technical evaluation of design and requirements verification. - Experience in different phases of aerospace electronic component development cycle. - Experience interacting with peers, management and government customers. - Proficiency in presentations and in written communications. - 8+ years of professional experience. - Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance, thus you are a US Citizen.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:​ 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. - Electronics and/or software background. - Experience in development of Analog or Digital Electronic circuitry. - Experience as a Responsible Engineer of analog and/or digital electronics. ## Desired Skills - Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. - Experience leading technical teams. - Experience developing products for space or missile applications. - Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice. ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00 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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