Standard Job Description

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.

Key Technical Responsibilities

• Power-Converter Design: Design, simulate, and validate power converters; analyze efficiency, thermal performance, and losses.
• Worst-Case Analysis: Lead CCA worst-case analyses, component selection, and reliability assessments.
• Test Planning & Execution: Develop test plans and lead functional, environmental, EMI/EMC, shock, vibration, and TVAC testing.
• Electrical Design: Interpret schematics and interface documents; ensure PCB/CCA layout, signal integrity, and power distribution requirements are met.
• Manufacturing: Oversee PCB fabrication, CCA production, box-level integration, and environmental compliance.
• STE & FPGA Support: Support test equipment architecture, FPGA requirements, hardware-software integration, and test scripts.
• Lifecycle Management: Lead requirements, design, build, verification, and launch activities; coordinate mechanical analyses.
• Program Reviews: Present technical status and risks at SRR, PDR, CDR, and other milestones; support proposals and cost estimates.

People & Leadership Responsibilities

• Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers; lead performance reviews and career planning.
• Agile Execution: Manage sprint planning, backlogs, and team capacity to meet program commitments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure successful integration and delivery.
• Risk Management: Identify risks, lead root-cause investigations, implement corrective actions, and communicate status.
• Continuous Improvement: Improve processes, adopt engineering tools, and promote knowledge sharing and team efficiency.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Manages the design and development of circuits used in electronic devices. Responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions. Directs layout and mask design, device evaluation and characterization, test box design, prototype construction and checkout, and determination of wafer fabrication processes. Responsible for the preparation of test methods and specifications; analyses of equipment to establish operating data and conducting experimental tests

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (or higher) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in circuit‑card/board‑level design, analysis, and testing.
• Prior team lead, project lead, or technical leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance, thus U.S. citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• Expertise in power‑converter topologies and high‑efficiency designs.
• Familiarity with Space Part Standards (e.g., NASA‑STD‑8739, MIL‑STD‑810).
• Experience in leading technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR).
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills; ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, EDA tools (Altium, Mentor, Cadence), and simulation packages (MATLAB/Simulink, PSpice, ANSYS).