Job ID: 734463BR Date posted: Jul. 13, 2026
Description:What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we're developing advanced laser weapon systems and sensor technologies that support critical defense missions. Within the Laser & Sensor Systems (L&SS) organization, our teams deliver innovative directed energy solutions that move cutting-edge technology from development to deployment.

The Work

As an Electrical Engineering Associate Manager, you'll lead a team of Printed Circuit Board (PCB), Power Electronics, and Cable Harness engineers and designers supporting advanced laser and sensor programs. You'll provide technical leadership while managing project execution, workforce planning, and team development.

Responsibilities include:

Leading and mentoring a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Providing technical direction and project oversight across multiple programs.

Collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to achieve cost, schedule, and technical objectives.

Supporting proposal development, estimating, resource planning, and budgeting.

Managing project schedules, identifying and mitigating risks, and driving successful execution.

Implementing process improvements and engineering best practices to improve efficiency, quality, and affordability.

Please note:

This position is fulltime onsite in Bothell, WA.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company with more than 110,000 employees worldwide. We research, design, develop, manufacture, integrate, and sustain advanced technology systems that help solve our customers' most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by technical excellence, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering mission-critical capabilities.

Who You Are

You're an experienced electrical engineering leader with a background in hardware development and team leadership. You excel at balancing technical decisions with program execution, communicate effectively across organizations, and enjoy developing engineers while delivering complex projects. Experience with PCB design, power electronics, cable harnesses, and cross-functional collaboration will help you succeed.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to lead talented engineers while developing advanced defense technologies that have real-world impact. You'll work on challenging technical programs, collaborate with industry experts, and help shape the future of directed energy systems while growing your leadership career at Lockheed Martin.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical hardware design and testing (e.g. circuit cards, power distribution and power conversion assemblies, cable harnesses)
• Highly experienced in leading technical teams (e.g., previous experience as a Technical Lead, Project Manager, System Lead, or Product Lead)
• Working knowledge in an adjacent discipline (Components, Computer, Hardware, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering)
• Demonstrated proficiencies in earned value, schedule, cost, and risk management techniques
• Understanding of hardware engineering processes and the hardware engineering product life cycle
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.
Desired Skills:
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience in power distribution and power conversation electronics
• Experience with Printed Circuit Board Design and Industry Standards
• Experience in Component Engineering with part selection, obsolescence management, GIDEPs, part libraries, and similar fields
• Experience with GD&T and applicable ASME drafting standards
• Experience with Model-Based Electrical CAD tools, including Xpedition, Zuken CR, Cadence, and Altium
• Experience with Windchill and/or EPDM product data management toolset
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and practices (Cameo preferred)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at both programmatic and technical levels with subordinates, senior management, program office, and customers
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and implement process improvements that drive efficiency and affordability
• Experience in proposal preparation and negotiation
• Demonstrated leadership skills and behaviors that align with the Full Spectrum Leadership Imperatives
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
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. 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First