Lockheed Martin

Lead Avionics Responsible Engineer V, Flight Controls

Littleton, CO
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Senior · 8+ yrs exp

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Education: Bachelor's degree or related field

Experience: 8+ years

Skills & tools

Team LeadershipCorporate GovernanceManagementOperationsMachine LearningSecurityResearchCommunications

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Paid time offHealth, dental & vision401(k) / retirementTuition / educationFamily / parental leaveRemote / flexible
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23, 2026 Description: Join Our Team as an Lead Avionics Responsible 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: Littleton CO and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.

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?

  • As an Lead Avionics Responsible Product Engineer for Flight Controls you will lead and coordinate technical design development, own component production, delivery, and all aspects of engineering closeouts (Discrepancy Reports; End-Item Data Packages, Material Review Board, Failure Review Board, etc.) and coordinate with suppliers as required. Key activities you will accomplish in this role:
  • Work on a cross-functional team in the development and certification of a supplier avionics product.
  • Support generation, review and presentation of Product Certification
  • Manage risk and identify mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, schedule, and mission success objectives.
  • Lead specific topics (as applicable) during engineering reviews (to include but not limited to): System Requirements Review (SRR), Change Review Board, Engineering Review Board, Quality Review Board, Material Review Board, Failure Review Boards, etc. To be effective in this role, you will need:
  • Experience as a technical lead or responsible engineer.
  • Experience supporting the technical evaluation of design and requirements verification.
  • Experience in different phases of aerospace hardware development cycle.
  • Experience interacting with peers, management and government customers.
  • Experience in presentations and in written communication skills.
  • 8+ years professional experience.
  • While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance , thus US Citizenship is required. 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!

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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
  • Experience with high-reliability electronics circuit design.
  • Experience as a technical lead or responsible engineer.
  • Willing and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret or higher clearance. US Citizenship is required. Desired Skills:
  • Experienced at leading teams through challenging engineering and/or programmatic issues.
  • Experience on Space and/or Missile Defense Missions.
  • Missile design experience.
  • Experience in electronic systems schematic creation and interpretation, and Electronics Modeling/Simulation Tools such as SPICE.
  • Experience in schematic capture using Zuken or similar tools.
  • Experience with PSPICE, Saber or other electronics simulation tool experience.
  • Experience performing electronics analysis (Worst Case Analysis, Electrical Parts Stress Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Critical Analysis).
  • Demonstrated good communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to peers, management, subcontractors and customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, collaborative team environment and to build consensus among peers and effective relationships with team members.
  • Demonstrated strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Adaptable to new situations and demonstrate self-initiative in solving complex problems.
  • Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment. Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: Top 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 $139,600 - $246,100. 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.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision.

They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives.

Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Electrical Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First Apply Now About At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers. Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life.

Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility. Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond. Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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Qualifications See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee. 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. Curious The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

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. Proactive The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead.

You act rather than react to potential situations. Problem Solver You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions. Strategic You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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