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GMD Weapons System (GWS)-Electrical Engineer
GMD Weapons System (GWS)-Electrical Engineer-September 2024
Huntsville
Sep 11, 2026
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About GMD Weapons System (GWS)-Electrical Engineer

  Description: What We're Doing

  As a part of the Lockheed Martin community, we take on challenges and find solutions using creativity and collaboration. If you’re looking to be a part of a passionate team solving these complex problems, then Rotary and Mission Systems is the place for you.

  The Work

  Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks. The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

  GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

  As the GWS Systems Support (GSS) Electrical Engineer, you will support NGI Phase 1 development team efforts and work within an Agile environment. Your core tasks will entail the development of electrical component design solutions. Under the direction of senior Electrical Engineers, responsibilities include supporting the development and defense of impact assessments, vetting design solutions through program boards/reviews, participating in proof-of-concept activities, and adhering to program procedures. Accountability and active participation in team scrum meetings and internal/external demos, and

  documenting progress on team dashboards is expected.

  Who We Are

  Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

  Learn more about IWSS (https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/capabilities/radar-sensors.html)

  Why Join Us

  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.

  Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here! (https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/careers/why-lm.html)

  Basic Qualifications:

  • BS degree from an accredited college in Engineering and 9 years of experience, or 7 years of experience with a Masters degree within a STEM field

  • Prior experience with the design, test, and/or integration and deployment of electrical components, electrical ground support equipment (EGSE), or subsystems

  • Demonstrated broad understanding and application of company electrical engineering technical standards. Hands on electrical component design solution implementation

  • Demonstrated broad technical expertise and working expert knowledge of other related disciplines.

  • Experience leading and vetting impact assessments/DARs

  • Must be able to meet GWS Firewall requirements

  • Ability to travel at least 10%

  • Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment full time

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Security clearance

  Desired Skills:

  • B.S. degree from an accredited college in Electrical engineering

  • Active Secret Security Clearance, or higher

  • Experience with release of engineering documentation including technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures

  • Experience with burndown of nonconformances and/or root cause failure analysis of electronic systems.

  • Problem solving skills, not only for technical issues, but also for schedule, cost, resource and other project challenges

  • Mentoring and cross-training team members across a diverse set of technologies and electrical system architectures used to meet customer requirements

  • Experience using analytical software tools, such as MATLAB or Python, to analyze and reduce data to identify key characteristics and trends

  • LabVIEW programming and National Instruments (NI) hardware and software products

  • LabVIEW FPGA development experience

  • DOORS and/or CAMEO exposure

  • Experience with classified test systems or systems subject to cyber security policies and risk management framework (RMF)

  • Experience with telemetry systems

  • Experience with mission critical and safety critical systems, components, connectors,

  cables, etc.

  • Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Core Standards: MDA-QS-001-MAP, MDA-QS-003-PMAP, MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS (ETR Process)

  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-1901A, MIL-STD-882, EWR-127, RCC 319, RCC 324, DoDEA 8510.01, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, ECSS ST-50-11C

  • Familiarity with the GMD domain and GMD Launch Support Systems hardware

  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: 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

  Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

  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: RMS

  Relocation Available: Possible

  Career Area: Electrical Engineering

  Type: Full-Time

  Shift: First

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