Electrical Engineer Sr

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency in electronic circuit design, analysis, and test methods.
• Experience with schematic capture and PCB design CAD tools (e.g., Siemens Xpedition, Altium).
• Familiarity with infrared/electro optical systems and low noise electronics.
• Hands-on experience using laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, spectrum analyzers).
• The ability to interpret and develop engineering requirements is required.

Job Description

You will be the Electrical Engineer for the Santa Barbara Focal plane Infrared Sensors team at Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. Our team designs, develops, integrates and verifies infrared (IR) electronics that power missile control and aerospace test flight equipment for U.S. and allied customers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Designing and analyzing analog and mixed signal circuits that support IR sensors and related hardware.
• Developing flight qualified and test electronics, including sensor interfaces, signal conditioning, timing/control logic, data acquisition and power delivery circuits.
• Creating schematic capture files, assisting PCB layout teams and performing signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
• Integrating hardware into subsystems, conducting board level testing, and troubleshooting issues in the lab.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation such as requirement compliance matrices, design descriptions, and test plans.
• Supporting design assurance reviews (Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review) and tracking program milestones.
• Collaborating closely with optics, systems, test and mechanical engineering disciplines to ensure seamless hardware integration.
• Applying Lockheed Martin engineering processes and quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Why Join Us

We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting flight hardware and/or defense aerospace programs.
• Knowledge of MIL STD, NASA, or other program specific requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced, program driven environment.
• Experience with Matlab is desired.
• FPGA firmware design, Verilog or VHDL.