Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Description: The coolest jobs on this planet--- or any other--- are with Lockheed Martin Space.At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the world's hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you!The Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is the research lab for Lockheed Martin Space. Through our own skills and those of our partners-including universities and research labs around the world-we're able to put vision in motion. While we are a part of LM's space division, our technologies are far-reaching across domains. Napkin sketches of lasers that can shoot down UAVs-we made it real. Changing molecules so metals behave differently? We invented that. ATC's story is written in the success of missions here on Earth and far, far into space. Our innovation extends beyond incremental change. We strive for first-of-a-kind capability with enduring impact. Whatever the application, our charter is to create game-changing technologies. At the ATC, we're inspiring change in our endless pursuit of what's next.The Space Science and Instrumentation (SS&I) Directorate at Lockheed Martin Space Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is seeking an experienced senior electronics engineer with experience in electrical/electronics design for space systems to support the Multi-slit Solar Explorer (MUSE) program and other science based flight instruments as well as contribute to technology research and development efforts.In this role, you will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. You will design electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes to support the ATC, and provide technical support of major program reviews. Additionally, you will contribute technically during internal and external meetings with the SS&I team and the customer.You will have the opportunity to be a part of a high-performing team with responsibilities that include:

• Overseeing development of the electronics design of integrated systems and components consistent with company process and functional constraints
• Troubleshoot, solve, and refine final designs to optimize designs for target dimensions, physical tolerances, or processing constraints
• Oversee testing across product development life cycle and program testing milestones
• Assisting with managing large projects, including project planning, staffing, and delivery.This position is located at a facility that requires special access. U.S. Citizenship is required.Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or similar engineering degree)
• Knowledge of a broad range of electrical engineering such as circuit theory, electromagnetics, PCB schematic and layout design, and/or signal processing
• Experience in PCB schematic/layout software such as Zuken, Cadence, etc.
• Experience in printed circuit and board-level design, and/or system level assembly, and testing
• Experience in technical oversight of board- and/or box-level electronics development from design through fabrication and test
• US CitizenshipDesired Skills:
• Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field
• Experience designing electronics solutions for aerospace and defense applications.
• Experience managing large projects, including project planning, staffing, and delivery.
• Experience in developing and delivering flight systems for NASA
• Detailed knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and design rules
• Specialized understanding of schematic and layout for low-noise board design
• Prior experience with lab and/or clean room protocols
• Provided multidisciplinary support including electrical design, schematic entry, PCB layout, fabrication/assembly drawing drafting, integration, and testing.
• Motion control applications experience (Digital Control loops, telemetry collection & conditioning)
• SpaceWire experience (basic & RMAP protocols, nodes, routers, network architectures, COTS-tools)
• Experience engaging with customers and stakeholders
• Strong oral and written communication skillsClearance Level: NoneOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday offPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.(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.This position is incentive plan eligible.Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: NoCareer Area: Electronics EngineeringType: Full-TimeShift: First
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