Avionics Engineer (Level 2)

Description:Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine .For more than 75 years, Skunk Works has created revolutionary aircraft and technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. What has been key to Skunk Works’ success? A group of “Skunks” – some of the most innovative, strategic and visionary thinkers around.The Avionics Engineer position is focused on design, integration, and test activities for avionics systems. A combination of teamwork, independence, and flexibility will be required in the early stages of the program where task responsibilities may be changing. Such tasks will include the following: requirements decomposition; trade studies; risk abatement; system architecture design; hardware integration planning; and supplier coordination. As the program matures and hardware becomes available, this position will be responsible for hardware and software integration and test.The selected candidate must be a motivated and energetic self-starter. The candidate will work cross-functionally with other engineering disciplines, as well as with program leadership, and external customers and suppliers.The ADP program environment includes complex, integrated system requirements, aggressive milestones, and dynamic task prioritization. The ability to address priorities within budget and schedule is required. The selected candidate must be willing to employ innovative approaches to maximize program performance.The selected candidate will be required to prepare and give briefings as required to customers, technical leads and/or Lockheed Martin management. The candidate must possess exceptional people skills and oral and written communication skills.Minimal travel may be required to Customer facilities and Lockheed Martin sites.Candidates should have some experience with aircraft electronics and wiring, and familiarity in aircraft electronics systems architecture and engineering, including aircraft computing systems and related interfaces. Candidates should have a basic understanding of basic systems engineering processes, be organized, responsible and willing to learn.A level 2 employee Typically has 2 - 5 years of professional experience.Current Active Secret clearance with investigation in the last 5 years required.What’s In It For YouOur employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:MedicalDental401kPaid time offWork/life balanceCareer developmentMentorship opportunitiesRewards & recognitionLearn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.AeroMissionSystemsEngineeringAeronauticsBasic Qualifications: Bachelor of Science or higher in a related technical discipline with at least 2 years of experience relating to Aircraft Avionics systems. Experience in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) preferred.Desired Skills: Familiarity with FPGA programming. Experience across the systems engineering development lifecycle, including requirements decomposition, subsystem architecture and design, implementation, integration, test and verification. Experience performing trade studies and communicate results of technical evaluations. An understanding of Avionics interfaces and design as it crosses boundaries with vehicle subsystems and software. Experience working across contributing disciplines to produce design artifacts relating to avionics systems, including block and interface diagrams, system descriptions, technical evaluations, supplier documentation, and basic integration and test plans. Knowledge of AC and DC aircraft power systems Knowledge of computer and airplane interfaces, such as ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, discrete interfaces, RS-485/RS-422 serial bus interfaces, analog interfaces, etc.Understanding of electromechanical systems and their applications in airborne systems Knowledge of Ethernet and the OSI model; experience with Wireshark Working knowledge of environmental testing hardware, including methods used for electromagnetic interference testing, temperature and vibration testing. Familiarity with military air worthiness requirements for avionics and computers Ability to evaluate design packages, schematics, and other technical documentation for complex electromechanical systems to derive methods for control and status in an integrated system Experience selecting and integrating COTS components in a rugged airborne environment to meet requirements. Experience translating system level requirements to the avionics subsystem level and to avionics subsystem vendors Experience programming in C/C and embedded software Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Visio Good written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skillsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:job.QualificationsLockheed 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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.EXPERIENCE LEVEL:Experienced Professional