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Lockheed Martin

Hardware Electrical Engineer, Sr - GMD Weapons Systems (GWS)

Lockheed Martin, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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Description What We’re Doing

Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks. The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

The Work As an Electrical Engineer you will support the GMD Weapon System (GWS) Hardware Engineering team’s design efforts working within an Agile environment. Your core tasks will include:

Developing and maintaining electrical drawings for multiple Ground Systems (GS) IPT hardware systems and their interfaces with facilities.

Performing analyses in accordance with industry and military standards.

Developing rack/system level drawings and maintaining them in the PLM system.

Evaluating hardware design efforts, scheduling, and planning required tasks.

Leading small teams and writing reports to support milestone reviews.

Participating actively in team meetings, demos, and documenting progress on dashboards.

Overseeing and coordinating electrical systems design.

Evaluating electrical systems, products, components, and applications by reviewing designs.

Ensuring product quality by reviewing electrical designs and validating current standards are applied.

Supporting delivery of Electrical Systems design Technical Data Packages, as‑built TDPs, PDPs, interface models, and additional design artifacts.

Supporting structured trade studies to evaluate alternative design solutions to resolve technical issues.

Developing and presenting design change requests, coordinating with impacted stakeholders, and ensuring configuration control of the technical baseline.

Identifying risks and opportunities associated with design factors and executing mitigation actions.

Developing and maturing system designs that meet Weapon System requirements, MIL‑STD, and other applicable codes and regulations.

Developing system level block diagrams, interconnect designs, and cable harness designs.

Supporting reviews of System Performance Specification, PIDS, HRS, and other artifacts via DOORS in a controlled classified area.

Who We Are Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do.

Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering and minimum 5 years of related experience

U.S. Citizenship

Current active DoD Secret Security clearance

Ability to support an in-office / closed-area work environment full time

Ability to travel at least 10%

2 years of recent professional experience using a CAD Package such as Visio, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CREO, Siemens Capital Suites (Logic/Harness), or NX to develop technical drawings

Experience in two or more of the following areas: electrical/power system design, network communication system design, cable harness fabrication design, and performing electrical load analysis

Experience reviewing engineering specifications, electrical schematics and/or drawings with the ability to translate customer-driven requirements into specifications

Understanding and application of industry and company electrical engineering technical standards and procedures; demonstrated electrical component design experience and impact assessment / trade studies development

Experience evaluating commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and military parts for compliance with requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, Team, and PowerPoint

Desired Skills

Self-starter, team player, able to multi-task, produce quality work independently, and make excellent judgement

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Prior experience with engineering PLM systems such as Teamcenter and MRP systems such as SAP

Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing direction

Strong interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and succinctly

Recent experience leading a small project, including task and schedule planning to meet major milestones

Experience mentoring and cross-training junior engineers on analysis work and approvals

Recent experience generating engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, technical reports, test procedures, program procedures, and CDRLS

Experience in one or more of the following systems engineering knowledge areas: technical planning, requirements derivation, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, cost and risk analysis, interface definition, system design, system integration, verification & validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems

Experience with Visio or Siemens Capital Suites (Logic/Harness)

Experience with mission-critical and safety-critical systems, components, etc.

Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Core Standards: MDA-QS-001-MAP, MDA-QS-003-PMAP, MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS (ETR Process)

Familiarity with the GMD domain and GMD Launch Support Systems hardware

Hands‑on mentality and passion for fast-paced environments

Experience using DOORS and/or CAMEO

IPC-620 Workmanship Standards certification

Experience with circuit card assembly design and schematic design tools

Experience with lab test equipment such as function generator, oscilloscope, multimeter, spectrum analyzers, etc.

Security+ certification

Familiarity with MIL‑STD‑1901A, MIL‑STD‑882, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑464, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, TEMPEST 01‑13, NEC

Familiarity with circuit card, controls systems, and/or component design

Experience in short circuit analysis, bent pin analysis, and sneak circuit analysis

Experience with wireless point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint communication devices and systems

Security Clearance Statement This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance Level: Secret.

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression 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.

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. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five/day work week while others may be condensed, providing additional time away from the office.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.

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.

Other Details

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Electrical Engineering

Type: Task Order/IDIQ

Shift: First

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.

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