Advanced Development Programs is seeking a Senior Aircraft Electrical System Engineer to lead the design, integration, and validation of complex electrical power generation and distribution systems. In this role, you will oversee the development of wiring architectures, system schematics, and components while ensuring strict compliance with aviation certification standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and mentor junior engineers to resolve technical challenges throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in aerospace electrical systems, proficiency with specialized CAD tools, and strong technical leadership capabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or other relevant engineering discipline
- 8+ years of aircraft electrical system design experience
- Proven experience executing aircraft electrical architectures from initial concept through production
- Expertise in sizing, integrating, and testing starter-generators, alternators, or auxiliary power units
- Proficient in performing comprehensive analysis to optimize system capacity under all conditions
- Skilled in designing primary and secondary distribution networks, bus architectures, and circuit protection
- Previous experience using Siemens Capital for automated harness design
- Direct working knowledge of MIL-HDBK-516 (or civilian equivalents) electrical system safety guidelines
- Active security clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
- 8+ years of aircraft electrical system design experience
- Experience executing aircraft electrical architectures from concept through production
- Expertise sizing, integrating, and testing starter-generators, alternators, or auxiliary power units
- Experience performing comprehensive analysis to optimize system capacity under all conditions
- Experience designing primary and secondary distribution networks, bus architectures, and circuit protection
- Experience using Siemens Capital for automated harness design
- Knowledge of MIL-HDBK-516 or civilian-equivalent electrical system safety guidelines
- Active security clearance
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