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Electrical Engineer, Staff - Electrical Design Lead

Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky

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Job ID: 673186BR Date posted: Aug. 11, 2024 Program: SOF GLSS
Description:Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control, SOF GLSS (Special Operations Forces Global Logistics Support Services) is seeking an Electrical Engineer, Staff to design and complete modifications on various military ground and maritime platforms in support of our Special Operations Forces Support Activity (SOFSA) Program in Lexington, KY. This program is critical to the success of US service members deployed throughout the world. Our mission is to rapidly and properly equip the SOF community and its war fighters with the best possible systems and equipment anywhere in the world. While the primary focus of this position is on ground and maritime vehicles, support may also be required on other vehicles/aircraft platforms supported by the contract. Scope generally involves modification and component integration (primarily electrical and mechanical) into various platforms based on customer specifications.

This position will be responsible for:
- Collaborating with chief engineers, project engineers, and systems and design teams to ensure systems meet the customer needs and the resulting products operate as intended.
- Analyzing customer requirements to determine electrical scope, and contribute to formulating the overall engineering solution, Basis of Estimate (BOE), and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Organizing and overseeing development of design, generate reports and reviews, and lead the electrical design team during design review briefs
- Development of schematics, cable routing and terminations, removal of existing components, and installation of new systems to ensure product will meet requirements; including radios, antennas, transmitters, lasers, power equipment, servers systems and components, etc.
- Evaluate and approve engineering releases and changes.
- The successful candidate will be forward thinking, flexible, motivated, dedicated, detail-focused, team-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking.
Basic Qualifications:
- BSEE or equivalent ABET accredited degree
- AutoCAD, PLM Systems (i.e. Teamcenter, Winchill)
- Customer and Supplier/Vendor/Sub-contractor interface, written and verbal
- Microsoft Office Suite to include MS Projects
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical, E3 Zuken, Dassault Cameo, Solidworks, CATIA v5
- System Architecture experience
- Knowledge of RF Systems
- Knowledge of printed circuit board design and manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of typical protocols used with chips/EEPROMS to include start/stop/parity bits/baud rates, formats, MSB/LSB
- Familiarity with unmanned systems (any domain)
- Familiarity with vehicle electric and electronic systems
- Familiarity with autonomous systems
- Familiarity with maritime environments
- Familiarity of qual testing EMI/EMC MIL-STD testing
- Familiarity of DOD Acquisition process
- Previous experience on military vehicles/platforms
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First
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