Electrical Engineer – Supplier Technical Lead
Grand Prairie, Texas
Grand Prairie, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the Electrical Engineer – Supplier Technical Lead for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 Proximity Sensor (PS P) integration effort. Our team drives the design, qualification, and fielding of high performance proximity sensor hardware that enables next generation strike capability for the U.S. armed forces.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Supplier Technical Lead, you will serve as the primary technical liaison for supplier management teams, ensuring that every electrical design, interface, and fabricated Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) meets the program’s rigorous performance, reliability, and schedule goals. You will guide the end to end development of the proximity sensor subsystem, from requirement review through lab test, on site supplier support, and failure review board activities. Your responsibilities will include:
• Reviewing electrical requirements, schematics, ICDs, and drawings for the proximity sensor system and related power interface hardware.
• Providing technical leadership and day to day support to Supplier Management Teams, including on site visits to resolve failures and verify LRU performance.
• Conducting research, root cause investigations, and problem resolution activities on hardware issues.
• Updating and releasing subsystem designs, maintaining configuration control in Visio and PTC Windchill.
• Planning, executing, and analyzing lab test and evaluation campaigns for sensor electronics.
• Performing Material Review Board Engineer (MRBE) tasks and actively participating in Failure Review Board (FRB) actions.
• Documenting findings, risk mitigations, and status reports directly to the program Electrical Engineer Lead.
• Leveraging RF knowledge to assess antenna coupling, signal integrity, and electromagnetic compatibility aspects of the proximity sensor.
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering inclusive collaboration across mechanical, software, and test teams.
Why Join Us
We are looking for a collaborative, results driven engineer who thrives in a fast paced, mission critical environment. You’ll work with a small, high visibility team that partners directly with suppliers, senior program leaders, and customers, giving you the chance to shape a critical missile subsystem from concept to fielded product. Lockheed Martin offers a flexible work schedule, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity, continuous learning, and career growth. If you hold—or can obtain— a DoD Secret clearance, have a passion for RF enabled sensor systems, and want to make a tangible impact on national security, we invite you to apply today.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
⦁ Experience in electrical hardware design for both development and production phases in aerospace or a similar industry
⦁ Ability to interpret and read complex electrical schematics for circuit cards assemblies (CCA).
⦁ Experience using electrical/electronic test equipment such as DMMs, Oscilloscopes, and automated testing equipment for troubleshooting circuit card assemblies and other electrical hardware.
⦁ Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
⦁ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
⦁ Detail-oriented with a focus on process and quality.
⦁ Candidate must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
⦁ Experience working technical proposals. Candidate will need to be able to obtain MRBE status with the appropriate training/mentoring
⦁ Experience with RF subsystems, RF design and schematic anlaysis
⦁ Experience working failure investigation, root cause and corrective action.
⦁ Experience working with suppliers and leading suppliers during technical issue investigation
⦁ Previous experience in a Material Review Board (MRB) role, particularly in a production setting.
⦁ Experience working non-conformance disposition of hardware for production.
⦁ Prior experience with Lockheed Martin programs or similar defense contractors is a plus
⦁ Familiarity with the transition from development to production, including the resolution of design issues and optimization for mass production.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electrical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
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Qualifications
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
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