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Electronics Engineer II – Early Career (Spacecraft Test Systems)

Littleton, Colorado
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Job ID: 726725BR Date posted: May. 12, 2026
Description:As part of the Engineering and Technology Raptor Avionics Organization at Lockheed Martin Space, this Electronics Engineering role supports the development of electronic hardware and test systems that ensure mission success for spacecraft and ground systems.

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




What does this role look like?

• Our team develops electronic circuits, test equipment, and hardware used in spacecraft integration and environmental test environments.
• As a Circuit Design Engineer, you will design, develop, integrate, and sustain electronic circuits and test equipment while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• This role includes circuit design, schematic development, hardware integration, and support of hardware test and verification activities.




Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

• Design, develop, and sustain electronic circuits and test equipment for complex spacecraft and measurement systems, working with both Common Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom hardware.
• Apply circuit design, analysis, layout, and hardware development processes to support reliable system performance.
• Working under general supervision, you will interpret technical documentation, perform circuit design and analysis, create schematics, support PCB/CCA development, and troubleshoot electronic systems during integration and test activities.
• Collaborate closely with systems, software, and test engineers to integrate hardware and verify performance in real hardware environments.
• This role provides opportunities to take ownership of circuit designs and hardware assemblies, expand technical expertise, and contribute directly to spacecraft test system development.




Responsibilities:

• Design, analyze, and validate analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for test systems and electronic hardware.
• Develop schematics, PCB/CCA designs, and associated engineering documentation.
• Support the design, fabrication, and testing of custom test equipment and electronic assemblies.
• Coordinate with fabrication shops, quality teams, technicians, and other engineering disciplines to ensure accurate and timely completion of designs.
• Participate in design reviews, drawing revisions, redlines, and release processes, taking ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot circuits, assemblies, and test systems during integration and test activities.
• Perform circuit analysis, component selection, and support trade studies during design development.
• Communicate technical issues, risks, and status to team members and leadership.
• Apply Agile practices including stand-ups, planning, and reviews in a fast-paced team environment.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative engineering environment.




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.

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:
• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

• Experience related to analog and/or digital circuit design and analysis.

• Experience with schematic capture and/or circuit simulation tools.

• U.S. citizenship required.
Desired Skills:
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum engineering environments.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and troubleshooting abilities for circuits, assemblies, and test systems.
• Familiarity with electrical test and measurement equipment (e.g., digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) and hardware test processes.
• Ability to interpret schematics, electrical interfaces, wiring diagrams, and interconnect drawings.
• Understanding of PCB/PWB layout, CCA manufacturing, box build, and hardware integration processes.
• Familiarity with Zuken CR-8000 for schematic capture and PCB design.
• Familiarity with Zuken E3 for wiring diagrams and harness design.
• Familiarity with cable and harness design, connector selection, and interconnect documentation.
• Experience supporting Special Test Equipment (STE) development and CCA testing.
• Experience with the full hardware design lifecycle (requirements, design, build, integration, test, and release).
• Familiarity with engineering data management systems, drawing release processes, and documentation lifecycle management.
• Strong time management, project tracking, and prioritization skills.
Clearance Level: None
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 $79,700 - $140,530. 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

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor in the United States and one of the most influential aerospace and security companies in the world. The company develops advanced systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, including fighter aircraft like the F-35, missile defense systems, satellites, space exploration technologies, and classified intelligence platforms that support U.S. and allied national security missions.

For job seekers, Lockheed Martin offers a wide range of career opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, aerospace design, systems integration, manufacturing, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on some of the most advanced and widely deployed defense systems in the world. Many roles involve supporting long-term programs with direct impact on military readiness and global security.

Unlike smaller defense firms that focus on niche technologies, Lockheed Martin operates at massive scale across multiple mission areas, giving employees exposure to complex systems such as stealth aircraft, missile defense networks, hypersonics, space-based systems, and autonomous platforms. The company also plays a major role in classified programs and next-generation defense technologies that shape the future of warfare and deterrence strategy.

As global defense priorities continue to shift toward advanced aerospace systems, space dominance, and integrated multi-domain operations, Lockheed Martin remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical, and mission-driven careers with global impact, Lockheed Martin continues to stand as a defining pillar of aerospace and national security.

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