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Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career - Electrical Engineer (Hardware Design). In this role, you will help design Simulation Hardware (HW) Lab environments for our customers. Tasks include electrical wiring design, schematic capture, 2D drawings, parts lists definition, configuration management, procurement, vendor coordination, HW fabrication liaison, HW checkout, equipment troubleshooting, Lab HW integration, and delivery to cover the entire HW Development Lifecycle. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of developing and integrating Hardware electronic equipment for Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) Lab applications for the F-35 System Integration Labs. Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Conducts or participates in the research, design, development, and testing of COTS or custom computing hardware and/or other electrical components. Develops designs for the installation of components and assemblies into chassis, racks, cabinets,workstations, customer facilities, and/or shelters. Plans, directs, reviews and coordinates preparation of project documentation to ensure customer contract and company requirements are met. Prepares specifications, evaluates vendors, and analyzes test reports.
• Bachelor of Science from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Aeronautics Engineering.
• Experience in electrical hardware design and interpretation/development of Engineering Drawings, Parts Lists, and/or Bill of Materials.
• Experience with MS Project, MS Visio and/or Capital Logic, CM Tools such as PDM and/or CAD Datanet or equivalent, Parts Purchasing systems such as SAP NPRs, P-Card, EMAS or equivalent.
• Electrical Design/Troubleshooting experience with Electrical, Fiber Optic, and Audio/Visiual equipment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with various hardware equipment vendors/suppliers.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
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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 of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or Aeronautics Engineering
- Experience in electrical hardware design and interpretation or development of engineering drawings, parts lists, and/or bills of materials
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance
- Experience with MS Project, MS Visio, Capital Logic, PDM, CAD Datanet, SAP NPRs, P-Card, or EMAS
- Electrical design and troubleshooting experience with electrical, fiber optic, and audio/visual equipment
- Experience developing and integrating hardware for Hardware-in-the-Loop laboratory applications
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with hardware equipment vendors and suppliers
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