Job ID: 724287BR Date posted: Apr. 20, 2026
Description:Are you a highly motivated and technically competent engineer interested in leading our Printed Circuit Card Design for Manufacturability, Test, and Fabrication efforts?

Are you interested in working with an Engineering and Manufacturing team developing and assembling challenging board designs for space radar/RF applications from concept to prototype to production? Does working in partnership with our in-house SMT line and test facilities for rapid technology development sound exciting?

If so, we offer a great opportunity for you as our PCB DFx Engineering Lead. We have the corporate investment, infrastructure, subject matter experts, and strategic focus to enable you to be successful.

The PCB DFx Engineering Lead will be an onsite position at our Severn, MD location. This individual will be responsible for design review of circuit card designs, procurement and support during manufacturing and test efforts. The PCB DFx Lead tracks all PCB layout efforts, works closely with Engineering and Vendors to develop board stackups, understand which board houses can fabricate based on technical capabilities, ensures documentation packages are reviewed and complete for design for manufacturability, fabrication and test, tracks and resolves technical questions from fabrication houses

Primary Responsibilities:
• Reviews new PCB designs for manufacturability, test, reliability, and fabrication.
• Reviews fabrication packages for completeness and accuracy.
• Initiate communications with PCB fabrication vendors for design support and quoting.
• Tracks incoming board acceptance, On-time-delivery (OTD) metrics, and general capabilities per vendor
• Addresses vendor questions directly, or after engaging the design engineer if necessary.
• Enforces company configuration management and archival rules, in regards to eCAD designs.
• Establish and maintain component libraries.
• Create components and review/verify components created by other team members.
• Update component creation processes and approval workflows. Train PCB designers and engineers in these processes.
• Work closely with our In-house manufacturing on best component footprint creation practices for our SMT process.
• Works closely with project managers and/or division production manager to track all PCB tasking, prioritize work based on schedule requirements and report on circuit card design and fabrication schedules.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience in PCB Design, component creation, and component library management.
• Altium, Zuken, Expedition or similar design tool experience.
• Experience working with Gerbers and ODB++ files using ViewMate, Fab3000, Valor, or other similar software.
• Familiarity with high-density surface mount devices and/or bare die
• Familiar with blind/buried vias and sequential lamination
• Flexibility and willingness to deal with diverse requirements and complex trade-offs, often outside of, or beyond, industry standards.
• Organized and able to track multiple concurrent projects at once.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-600 Class II and III, as well as other applicable IPC standards for PCB Design
• Familiarity with version management systems (Git, SVN, PDM, etc.)
• Experience working directly with advanced high complexity Fabrication and SMT assembly manufacturers
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with cross-functional teams
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work directly with program managers to support scheduling requirements
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain & maintain a security clearance
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity with electronics assembly processes
• Experience with a quality management system such as AS9100
• Prior experience working with space applications
• Experience with environmental and reliability testing from shock and vibration testing to thermal/vacuum testing
• Experience with Failure Review Boards and Manufacturing Review Boards
• Active secret security clearance
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: 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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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: Electronics Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First