Electronics Engineering Asc Manager (Spacecraft Test Systems)
Lockheed Martin, Littleton, CO, United States
Description
As part of the Engineering and Technology Raptor Avionics Organization at Lockheed Martin Space, the Associate Manager leads a team responsible for the development of electronic hardware and test systems that enable spacecraft subsystem integration, verification, and mission success.
Location
The position is onsite at the Lockheed Martin Space facility in Littleton, CO. The selected candidate will be located near the facility and will work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full‑time.
What does this role look like?
The team supports the design and delivery of electronic circuits, Special Test Equipment (STE), and hardware used in spacecraft and ground test environments.
The associate manager provides technical and people leadership across multiple efforts, ensuring alignment to program cost, schedule, and technical objectives while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing engineering team.
The role requires close coordination across systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and test organizations to ensure successful hardware execution.
Key Activities
Lead a team responsible for the design, development, integration, and sustainment of electronic circuits and test equipment supporting spacecraft and measurement systems.
Oversee execution across multiple efforts, ensuring delivery of high‑quality hardware on schedule and in alignment with program requirements.
Provide technical guidance in circuit design, including schematic development, analysis, layout coordination, integration, and troubleshooting, enabling the team to resolve complex technical challenges and make sound engineering decisions.
Manage staffing, work assignment, and performance management, while mentoring engineers and supporting their technical and career development.
Collaborate across functional teams, communicate status and risks to leadership, and support successful hardware integration and test execution.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of circuit design engineers, including staffing, onboarding, performance management, and career development.
Assign and prioritize work to align with program objectives, Agile sprint planning, and team capacity.
Provide technical leadership for the design and development of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuits and test equipment, including schematics, PCB/CCA design, and documentation.
Guide resolution of complex technical issues through design reviews, troubleshooting, and analysis.
Ensure effective coordination across cross‑functional teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle.
Lead execution to achieve cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives across assigned efforts.
Communicate program status, technical risks, and issues to program, functional, and senior leadership, including customer‑facing communication when required.
Support proposal efforts, resource planning, and cost estimation activities.
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and team efficiency.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college in a related discipline.
5+ years of professional experience in project management, electronics hardware design, development, or test.
Demonstrated project or team leadership experience with responsibility for technical, schedule, and cost performance.
U.S. Citizenship required due to the work location.
Desired Skills
5+ years’ professional experience in project management, electronics hardware design, development, or test.
Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams during product development.
Experience with test environments such as vibration, shock, or thermal‑vacuum (TVAC) testing.
Strong understanding of electrical test and measurement equipment and hardware validation processes.
Experience with PCB/PWB design, CCA manufacturing, and hardware integration.
Background supporting Special Test Equipment (STE) development and test environments.
Experience working in aerospace or high‑reliability systems (space, missile, defense).
Strong communication skills with ability to engage technical, program, and customer stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, risks, and trade‑offs across multiple efforts.
Experience contributing to technical proposals, planning, or estimation activities.
Experience with hardware‑software integration environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Clearance Level
None
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
Incentive plan eligible.
Other Important Information
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.
Work schedules: 9x80 every other Friday off.
Application window will close in 90 days.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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As part of the Engineering and Technology Raptor Avionics Organization at Lockheed Martin Space, the Associate Manager leads a team responsible for the development of electronic hardware and test systems that enable spacecraft subsystem integration, verification, and mission success.
Location
The position is onsite at the Lockheed Martin Space facility in Littleton, CO. The selected candidate will be located near the facility and will work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full‑time.
What does this role look like?
The team supports the design and delivery of electronic circuits, Special Test Equipment (STE), and hardware used in spacecraft and ground test environments.
The associate manager provides technical and people leadership across multiple efforts, ensuring alignment to program cost, schedule, and technical objectives while fostering a collaborative, high‑performing engineering team.
The role requires close coordination across systems, software, mechanical, manufacturing, and test organizations to ensure successful hardware execution.
Key Activities
Lead a team responsible for the design, development, integration, and sustainment of electronic circuits and test equipment supporting spacecraft and measurement systems.
Oversee execution across multiple efforts, ensuring delivery of high‑quality hardware on schedule and in alignment with program requirements.
Provide technical guidance in circuit design, including schematic development, analysis, layout coordination, integration, and troubleshooting, enabling the team to resolve complex technical challenges and make sound engineering decisions.
Manage staffing, work assignment, and performance management, while mentoring engineers and supporting their technical and career development.
Collaborate across functional teams, communicate status and risks to leadership, and support successful hardware integration and test execution.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of circuit design engineers, including staffing, onboarding, performance management, and career development.
Assign and prioritize work to align with program objectives, Agile sprint planning, and team capacity.
Provide technical leadership for the design and development of analog, digital, and mixed‑signal circuits and test equipment, including schematics, PCB/CCA design, and documentation.
Guide resolution of complex technical issues through design reviews, troubleshooting, and analysis.
Ensure effective coordination across cross‑functional teams throughout the hardware development lifecycle.
Lead execution to achieve cost, schedule, and technical performance objectives across assigned efforts.
Communicate program status, technical risks, and issues to program, functional, and senior leadership, including customer‑facing communication when required.
Support proposal efforts, resource planning, and cost estimation activities.
Drive continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and team efficiency.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college in a related discipline.
5+ years of professional experience in project management, electronics hardware design, development, or test.
Demonstrated project or team leadership experience with responsibility for technical, schedule, and cost performance.
U.S. Citizenship required due to the work location.
Desired Skills
5+ years’ professional experience in project management, electronics hardware design, development, or test.
Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments.
Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams during product development.
Experience with test environments such as vibration, shock, or thermal‑vacuum (TVAC) testing.
Strong understanding of electrical test and measurement equipment and hardware validation processes.
Experience with PCB/PWB design, CCA manufacturing, and hardware integration.
Background supporting Special Test Equipment (STE) development and test environments.
Experience working in aerospace or high‑reliability systems (space, missile, defense).
Strong communication skills with ability to engage technical, program, and customer stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, risks, and trade‑offs across multiple efforts.
Experience contributing to technical proposals, planning, or estimation activities.
Experience with hardware‑software integration environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Clearance Level
None
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
Incentive plan eligible.
Other Important Information
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.
Work schedules: 9x80 every other Friday off.
Application window will close in 90 days.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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