Electrical Engineer

Description:Join us at Lockheed Martin as an Electrical Engineer, working for one of the top companies in the world. You will be part of a fast-paced group within the Lockheed Martin Space division and will be working with an engineering team supporting design of high-performance, high-reliability hardware.

In this role you will join our team in Severn, MD and be responsible for the research, design, and test of electrical components, equipment, and systems. Projects may include design of communications systems (Software Defined Radio), Space-flight systems, and other interesting and challenging projects that support critical customer missions. Designs may be driven by low SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) objectives, environmental concerns, and other issues that require novel solutions.

What You'll Do

• Concept & Requirements- Develop system requirements, perform trade studies, and propose architecture solutions for communications payloads (e.g., SDR) and flight qualified hardware.
• Design & Implementation- Capture schematics, select components, generate Bill of Materials, and guide PCB layout using eCAD tools (Altium, Xpedition, Zuken, etc.).
• Prototype & Test- Build and test prototype boards, run design verification tests, and analyze results with lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
• Team Collaboration- Partner with RF, Mechanical, Software Developers, Test Technicians, and Program Management teams to ensure schedule, cost, and performance targets are met.
• Documentation & Communication- Produce clear technical reports, design reviews, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited institution.
• 1+ year of professional experience in electrical hardware design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Top‑Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Desired Skills:

• Hands‑on experience with eCAD tools- Altium Designer, Xpedition, Zuken, or similar.
• Basic programming/scripting: Python, MATLAB, and/or C.
• Strong laboratory skills - comfortable with multimeters, oscilloscopes, network & spectrum analyzers, power supplies, etc.
• Understanding of SDR architecture and low‑SWaP design principles.
• Excellent written/oral communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with phases of product lifecycle (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR)

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

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. 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 off

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First