Job Description
Job Title:  Circuit Design Engineer Associate- Level 1
Posting Start Date:  9/20/26

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is seeking a motivated entry-level Circuit Design Engineer to join our growing hardware engineering team. MFC is a recognized designer, developer, and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional looking to develop hands-on circuit card design skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

 

What You Will Be Doing

The Associate Circuit Design Engineer will support the design, development, and testing of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) across a variety of defense programs. Responsibilities may include: 

• Assisting in the development and review of circuit card schematics, interface definitions, and design documentation

• Supporting circuit simulation and analysis using tools such as Cadence PSpice or equivalent

• Learning and applying schematic capture tools such as Siemens Xpedition Enterprise for CCA design entry

• Assisting with circuit card bring-up, integration, and laboratory testing, including data collection and performance characterization

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software, electromechanical, and manufacturing, to support design integration

• Supporting trade studies, design reviews, technical documentation, and the Design Assurance process

• Developing and maintaining technical documentation, including requirements packages, test procedures, and design reports

This position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced circuit design professionals and gain exposure to cutting-edge defense technology. Strong career growth and advancement opportunities are available.

Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited university.

• Coursework or foundational knowledge in circuit design, electronics, digital logic, or similar electrical areas of study.

• Fundamental understanding of electronic components, engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, circuit card assembly concepts, etc.

• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g., PSpice, LTspice) or similar schematic capture tools.

• Must be a US citizen; must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical circuit design problems

• Effective communication and teamwork skills; ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

• Familiarity with PCB layout concepts and design-for-manufacturability principles

• Experience with MATLAB or similar analysis tools

• Participation in engineering projects, internships, or academic labs related to electronic circuit design

• Familiarity with military standards and specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704)

• Basic understanding of FPGA concepts and hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL)

• Familiarity with Windchill.

• Familiarity with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, etc.)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $67000.00 - $124400.00

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.