Electronics Project Engineer IV

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Job Title:

Electronics Project Engineer IV Location:

Sunnyvale, CA Type of Role:

Direct Hire (Full-Time, Onsite)

Shift:

9x80 Schedule (Every other Friday off)

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an Electronics Project Engineer IV to serve as the project lead for multiple concurrent THAAD Seeker hardware development efforts within a sophisticated, state-of-the-art avionics product line. This role will focus on leading obsolescence-driven hardware redesign activities through design, development, and qualification testing in a highly integrated product development environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong high‑reliability electronics development experience, demonstrated project leadership, and the ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality for complex defense electronics programs. This is a hands-on technical and programmatic leadership role supporting critical national defense systems in a fast-paced space and missile environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead the design, development, and qualification testing of obsolescence-driven THAAD Seeker hardware redesign efforts.
• Develop and maintain detailed project execution plans, including work breakdown structures, critical-path schedules, and budget forecasts.
• Manage project scope and coordinate with Certified Principal Engineers (CPEs), subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical and programmatic leadership to ensure scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while enforcing Lockheed Martin quality, engineering, and safety standards and contractual compliance.
• Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, program management, subcontract management, finance, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and deliver weekly status reports and monthly executive-level presentations on project performance and risk posture.
• Support full lifecycle hardware activities including design, integration, test, and transition to production as required.
• Drive issue resolution, coordinate cross-functional problem solving, and support configuration and change management for assigned hardware.
• Promote disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and adherence to established processes within the project team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Demonstrated Control Account Manager (CAM) and/or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
• Experience with high‑reliability electronics development and qualification.
• Previous or current technical or programmatic leadership experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in relevant electronics engineering roles.
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• Ability to work onsite full-time at the Sunnyvale, CA facility with limited telework as approved. Additional Qualifications
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through challenging engineering and/or programmatic issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to peers, leadership, and/or customers.
• Demonstrated experience working with external vendors and diverse internal stakeholders in an integrated product environment.
• Proven ability to adapt to new situations and demonstrate self‑initiative in solving complex technical and programmatic problems.
• Demonstrated strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Familiarity with aeronautical, missile, launch vehicle, or spacecraft systems.
• Experience with Guidance, Navigation, and/or Control (GNC) system hardware.
• Technical experience in full life‑cycle hardware development, including design, integration, test, and transition to production.
• Experience serving as a responsible product engineer (e.g., CPE, RSE, SME).
• Active DoD Secret or higher-level clearance preferred. Security Clearance Requirement
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Active DoD Secret or higher preferred.
• U.

S. Citizenship required for consideration. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Consultants, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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