Electrical Engineering Technology Manager

Description

You will be the Electrical Engineering Technology Manager for the Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) organization. Our team develops cutting‑edge focal plane sensors for missile and aerospace applications, delivering high performance digital, analog and power solutions to U.S. and allied customers.

As the Electrical Engineering Technology Manager you will provide functional and technology leadership for a multidisciplinary electrical engineering team, overseeing recruitment, career development, and performance while acting as the senior subject matter expert for digital, analog and power design. Your responsibilities include:

• Providing functional management for the electrical engineering team: recruitment, career development, performance assessments, salary planning and employee recognition.
• Serving as the senior technical authority and subject matter expert for electrical design across digital, analog and power domains.
• Driving technical excellence, affordability and program execution by enforcing the Engineering Practice Manual (EPM) and Design Assurance standards, guiding Design Assurance plans and ensuring rigorous engineering processes.
• Supporting program development, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) planning and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation.
• Leading and mentoring engineers, fostering continuous skill growth and a customer‑focused delivery mindset.
• Overseeing design assurance activities, reviewing technical data, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements.
• Coordinating with cross‑functional teams (systems, software, test, manufacturing) to integrate electrical designs into sensor systems.
• Managing technical risk, conducting trade studies and promoting cost‑effective solutions.
• Acting as an individual contributor on high‑impact technical tasks while providing overall functional leadership.

• Competitive annual base salary in the range of $104,500–$184,115 (California, Massachusetts, New York and selected other states); adjusted for location as necessary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability and 401(k) match with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Additional paid time off and vacation accrual based on Washington state regulations for non‑represented full‑time employees.
• Incentive plan eligibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, including 5+ years in a senior or managerial role.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in defense or aerospace programs.
• Expertise in electronic design (digital, analog, power) and electronic hardware development from electronic packages, circuit cards, discrete wire harnesses, and flex circuits to full electronic systems with Gb/s I/O.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

• Experience with MFC’s hardware design tool of choice, Siemens Expedition.
• Deep knowledge of MFC’s Design Assurance process for Circuit Card Development.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DFMECA, and reliability‑centered design methodologies.
• Strong project management skills (IMS/BOE development, schedule tracking).
• Effective coaching/mentoring ability and excellent interpersonal communication.
• Exposure to integrated product team (IPT) environments and systems engineering processes.
• Experience with infrared sensors and systems.
• Experience in high‑speed electrical simulation of electronic packages and interconnections.
• Experience with PTC Wind Chill PLM and Atlassian Jira.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD acquisition processes.

Secret clearance required; U.S. citizen status must be maintained.

• Position is located in Santa Barbara, California.
• First shift, 4×10‑hour day schedule, with 3 days off per week.
• Part‑time remote telework is permitted as part of the schedule.
• Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.