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Electronics Engineer IV - Thrust Vector Actuator, Interim Secret

Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale, California

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Job ID: 730279BR Date posted: Jun. 12, 2026
Description:Join Our Team as an Electromechanical Engineer where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art avionics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.

Location: This position does not support teleworking; the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Sunnyvale CA and work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.




About Lockheed Martin Space

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.




What does this role look like?

You will be the technical lead serving as the Responsible Product Engineer for overseeing the Thrust Vector Actuator (TVA) system redesign effort. You will lead and coordinate technical design evaluation, changes, own production release , delivery, and all aspects of engineering closeouts (Discrepancy Reports (DR); End-Item Data Packages (EIDP), Material Review Board (MRB), Failure Review Board (FRB), etc.) You will partner and coordinate with suppliers as required.




Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

• Drive TVA redesign across multiple sites and teams (electronics packaging, PWB/CCA design, integration, manufacturing, final assembly).
• Produce and release engineering drawings and specifications.
• Lead requirements definition, concept studies, and detailed design.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes; qualify hardware through testing.
• Manage discrepancy resolution, failure investigations, and corrective action implementation.
• Support producibility, cost reduction, and obsolescence mitigation initiatives.
• Perform data analysis to validate performance and guide design decisions.




To be effective in this role, you will need:

• Prior product technical ownership experience.
• Experience with design and development of high-reliability electronics or electromechanical systems.
• 5+ years of experience
• Must have an active DoD Interim Secret or higher clearance, thus you are a US Citizen.




Why Lockheed Martin?

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.

Find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes.

At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!

Let’s do Space!
Basic Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of electronic circuit design principles, including analog and digital circuits.

• Prior product technical ownership experience (e.g. Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE)).

• Experience with design and development of high-reliability electronics or electromechanical systems.

• Must have an active DoD Interim Secret or higher clearance, thus you are a US Citizen
Desired Skills:
• Experience with electromechanical actuation systems for aircraft or missile applications
• Technical experience in full life cycle development of complex electromechanical hardware including design, integration, test, production, and sustainment.
• Demonstrated experience with design, test, production, and/or analysis of Guidance, Navigation, and/or Control (GNC) hardware systems.
• Experience conducting failure analysis on Electronics (system, package, CCA, and piece part level)
• Experience with common environmental and performance test methods (e.g. thermal, vibration, shock, EMI/EMC) for high reliability applications (e.g. missile, launch vehicle, or satellite programs).
• Experience with electronic system design, integration, production, or verification for automotive, missile, launch vehicle, and/or satellite programs.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $125,600 - $217,695. 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.
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
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