Job Description
Job Title:  Responsible Electronics Product Engineer IV, Hypersonics
Posting Start Date:  9/8/26

Standard Job Description

Please join us as a Electronics Responsible Product 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 in the office full-time.




What does this role look like?

The Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) is experiencing significant growth and we need YOUR expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers. We have opportunities that include maintaining existing/upcoming technology insertions to our advanced Hypersonic vehicle.

Supporting both the design update and production phases provides you with tremendous career growth potential along with meaningful assignments to stretch and hone your expertise. This is a rare opportunity to work closely alongside our Navy Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) partners to field a number of future strategic systems that the nation urgently needs.




Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

• Experience with full avionics product life cycle - Knowledge of the definition, interpretation, and implementation of design requirements, coordination and execution of hardware designs, development and integration of hardware for both custom and procured electronic assemblies in accordance with all Lockheed Martin Space engineering process specifications
• Experience with IMU and flight computer (COTS) hardware.
• Attend Design Reviews and provide technical feedback to external/internal stakeholders.
• Support Manufacturing, Production, and Test activities – CPE will actively monitor hardware from start of production build through Acceptance Test Program / Qualification Test program activities.
• CPE will coordinate with Avionics/Electronics Leadership to provide support/guidance/recommendation to keep production floor moving.
• Resolve component/box level test anomalies and troubleshooting activities by interfacing with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., Certified Test Conductors, Quality Engineering, Program Leadership, etc.)
• Generate, review and present technical packages (including but not limited to) such as Engineering Change (ERB/CCB), Failure Review Board (FRB), Product Certification, Technical Interchange packages, as required.
• Participate in engineering reviews (to include but not limited to): Change Review Board, Engineering Review Board, Quality Review Board, Material Review Board, Failure Review Boards, etc.
• Mentor teammates on best-practices associated to electronics design, test, and close-out activities.




To be effective in this role, you will need:

• Experience with high-reliability electronics through the product lifecycle.
• Previous or current Product Engineer or technical lead experience.
• 5+ years professional experience.
• While no clearance is needed to start this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.


 

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 with high-reliability electronics through the product lifecycle.

• Previous or current Product Engineer or equivalent experience.

• Previous or current technical leadership experience.

• Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

• Experience in managing subcontracts, suppliers/vendors and electronic products with strong understanding of electronics, structures, mechanics and materials.
• Experience with leading hardware investigations activities, e.g., Failure Review Board, Troubleshooting investigations, Containment Investigations, etc.
• Experience leading and coordinating various product data reviews with appropriate stakeholders. Activities may include: data trending, and/or auditing data products via Supplier/Contractor Data Requirements List (SDRL/CDRL), end-item data packages (EIDPs), etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of Electrical or Electronics theories and principles.
• Experience doing PWB/PCB and CCA design.
• Experience in Worst Case Analysis (WCA).
• Experienced at conducting failure analysis on Electronics (CCA, Unit, and System Level).
• Demonstrated ability to identify Root Cause and effectively perform Corrective Actions
• Development lab experience.
• Experience with Test and Measurement Equipment
• Knowledge of functional and environmental test methodologies/requirements used on missile, launch vehicle, and/or satellite programs.
• Ability to interpret and create electrical schematics in tools such as Zuken.
• Experience in modeling and analysis tools such as OrCAD Pspice and/or Saber.
• Electrical/Electronics design, integration, test, and verification on missile, launch vehicle, and/or satellite programs.
• Understanding of Bus Architectures such as Ethernet, Serial (RS-422, RS-485), CAN.
• Understanding of Grounding Schemes used on missile, launch vehicle, and/or satellite programs.
• Experience in System/Subsystem architecture design, integration, test, and verification on missile, launch vehicle, and/or satellite programs.
• Experience in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience using Electronics Design CAD tools such as Zuken, Mentor Graphics / DxDesigner, etc.
• Experienced at interfacing with subcontract suppliers.
• Experienced at reviewing SDRL data items provided by suppliers (Analysis, ADP, QTR).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experienced at leading teams through challenging engineering and/or programmatic issues.
• Strong communication skills, and experience presenting to peers, leadership, and/or customers.
• Adaptable to new situations and demonstrate self-initiative in solving complex problems.
 

• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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.