Description: The ideal candidate will bring extensive industrial experience in the design, assembly, integration and testing of spacecraft electronics. The role requires both deep and technical knowledge in the focus areas of Printed Circuit Board, Circuit Card Assembly, Electronics Packaging and Wire and Harness Design and the ability to advise, mentor and engage with senior government stakeholders.
Within IGNITE, you will work in the Severn Operations Manufacturing Team providing support to internal and external customers. We're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Understanding of manufacturing concepts and processes for production applications covering advanced techniques including but not limited to composites fabrication, additive manufacturing, hybrid packaging, automation, inspection, direct part manufacturing, emerging technologies, as well as digital capabilities.
Analyzes, researches, designs and develops materials and their related fabrication and application processes to develop and optimize materials for use in engineering design of and/or application in structures, systems and subsystems.
Applies principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop metallic, non-metallic and composite material and processing specifications, fabrication and assembly processes.
Provide guidance regarding design concepts, TRL/MRL maturity, and specification requirements to best utilize resources and manufacturing techniques, and ensure processes and procedures are in compliance with regulations
Interface with internal and external customers, program offices, engineering disciplines, and executive management
Collaborate with Design Engineering to provide Design for Excellence (DFX) feedback and identify manufacturing risks early in development
Partner with supply chain and EEE components engineers to establish and enforce a preferred parts list, identify alternate parts, and address part obsolescence
Contribute to design reviews as a subject matter expert in manufacturability, testability, yield improvement, supplier capability, and quality control
Define and document manufacturing and test best practices for designers to adhere to.
Lead manufacturing vendor selection and qualification, define manufacturing readiness requirements, and drive milestone reviews
Direct and coordinate fabrication and manufacturing activities, including managing supplier relations, overseeing quarantine and rework operations, and spearheading continuous improvement initiatives
Investigate non-conformances to identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and drive systemic improvements to designs and manufacturing processes
Identify opportunities to reduce risk, simplify processes, and enhance quality, throughput, and cost.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering; any relevant certifications are a plus
Experience in PCB fabrication or PCBA assembly manufacturing. Preference for candidates with NPI, spaceflight hardware, and NASA program experience
Expertise in board assembly processes and equipment, such as: stencil/paste print, SPI, pick & place, SMT reflow, AOI, selective solder, X-ray inspection, flying probe, cleaning, coating, and programming
Extensive knowledge of IPC and NASA standards; such as: IPC-A-600/610 Class 3, J-STD-001, IPC-6012, IPC-CC-830, IPC-SM-840, IPC-TM-650, NASA-STD-8739.1. Experience with the IPC space addendum is a plus
Demonstrated experience with materials used in PCBA manufacturing; such as PCB substrates, polymerics (conformal coating, staking, underfill), solder alloys, and electrical components.
Experience developing and supporting PCBA manufacturing processes (ex. SMT, X-ray, ICT, flying probe, DFT)
Knowledge of circuit analysis, test plan development, and troubleshooting of electrical hardware failures
Skilled in failure analysis tools and techniques (SEM, EDX, X-ray, cross-sectioning) and driving root cause investigations
Experience with rigid and flex PCBs for high power and high data rates in high noise environments
Experience with environmental testing requirements and execution
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Desired Skills:
Master's degree in Engineering
Experience with electronics packaging, hybrid packaging, and solder joint reliability for Space components
Knowledge of materials and processes used in electronics.
Hands on experience with building, designing and testing electronic assemblies.
Experienced implementing and enforcing Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) principles and leading DFX reviews
Experience with tools such as Solidworks, Altium, SiliconExpert, Valor, and GIDEP.
Knowledge of GD&T and ability to perform tolerance analysis.
Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers and suppliers to improve reliability, lead time, and cost
Ability to lead small teams in root cause investigations and process improvements
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with a track record of cross-functional teamwork
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with internal and external partners
Proposal support, capacity planning, and pricing efforts
Active TS/SCI clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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 $128,400 - $226,435. 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
