Electronics Engineer V, GNC Hardware Development Technical Lead

Lockheed Martin

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$122,900–$216,660 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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TL;DR · Electronics Engineer V, GNC Hardware Development Technical Lead

Join Lockheed Martin Space as a senior Electronics Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, where you will serve as the Technical Lead for THAAD Missile Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) hardware development. Your role involves providing technical oversight to ensure smooth progress of GNC electronics activities across multiple suppliers, including infrared seeker systems, digital signal processing, inertial measurement units, and electromechanical control actuators. You will collaborate with Certified Principal Engineers to resolve complex technical issues through design reviews, testing, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate has over eight years of experience in high-reliability electronics development, a DoD Interim Secret clearance, and expertise in FPGA, CCA, or PWB design using tools like Mentor, Cadence, Altium, or Zuken. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead through challenging engineering issues are essential for this critical role supporting missile defense systems.

What you'll do

  • Provide technical oversight for the design and development of THAAD Missile Guidance Navigation and Control products.
  • Facilitate formal design reviews to ensure compliance with requirements and standards.
  • Resolve discrepancies and troubleshoot complex electronic systems during development.
  • Support producibility, affordability, and performance enhancements through redesigns when necessary.
  • Lead technical teams in resolving challenging engineering issues related to missile electronics.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of professional experience in electronics design
  • Active DoD Secret or higher clearance and US citizenship required
  • Experience as a Responsible Product Engineer or Technical Lead
  • Expertise in high-reliability electronics throughout the product lifecycle
  • Strong technical leadership and communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work with external vendors and internal stakeholders

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