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Lockheed Martin · 9 hours ago

Electrical Engineering Principal

positionGrand Prairie, TX
timePart-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityLead/Staff
date25+ years exp

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineering Principal for their Missile Fire Control Seeker Integration team. The role involves architecting, implementing, and validating seeker technology hardware and FPGA based solutions for radar system simulation, while guiding cross-functional teams through test campaigns and ensuring compliance with design processes.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Leading integration of missile borne radar seekers, including hardware in the loop (HITL) simulation and stimulation using the ACTS II facility
Designing, developing and validating FPGA based DRFM (Digital Radio Frequency Memory) implementations for radar signal generation and capture
Creating and maintaining real time simulation models, stimulus waveforms and verification test plans for Ka band and other radar bands
Coordinating with systems, RF, software, test and manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless integration of seeker hardware into missile prototypes
Managing configuration control, design documentation and compliance with MFC hardware development procedures and quality standards
Conducting design review and verification activities (PDR, CDR, test readiness reviews) and reporting status to program leadership
Providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and promoting best practices in FPGA development, DRFM firmware and real time simulation
Supporting facility operations, including preparation of test setups, calibration of instrumentation and troubleshooting of simulation anomalies
Maintaining security compliance and obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance

Qualification

Electrical systems designSystem integrationHardware in the loopFPGA developmentDigital Radio Frequency MemoryReal time simulationDesign documentationTechnical mentorship

Required

25+ years experience in electrical systems design and system integration
15+ years Hardware in the loop or System Integration Lab Experience
Degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent Math, Science, or engineering and technology
Maintaining security compliance and obtaining/maintaining a Secret clearance
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.lockheedmartin.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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