Description:

You will be the Programmable Logic & ASIC Center of Excellence (CoE) Lead for the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) organization. Our CoE provides end-to-end hardware development for programmable logic devices, custom ASICs, and system-on-chip solutions, delivering unified, reusable flows and metrics that support multiple MFC programs.

What You Will Be Doing

As the PL/ASIC CoE Lead, you will set the strategic and technical direction for PL and ASIC development, define the CoE charter and roadmap, align scope with senior leadership, and own tool/flow automation and continuous integration gates. You will drive common core digital and verification standards, ensure consistency across tools and processes, and mentor talent while contributing expertise to MFC programs. Your responsibilities will include:

Defining, maintaining, and regularly updating the CoE charter, roadmap, and multi-year improvement plan.
Chairing CoE meetings, hosting quarterly steering committee reviews, and aligning CoE deliverables with VP-level goals, funding streams, and departmental initiatives (e.g., common architecture, design reuse, tool modernization).
Acting as the single point of authority for PL/ASIC design tools (Vivado, Quartus, Synopsys, Mentor), scripts, and automation workflows; leading continuous improvement of design automation (DA) flows and engineering process metrics.
Establishing and enforcing common digital design and verification standards (RTL coding, UVM, DFT, low-power methodologies) across MFC programs.
Overseeing PLD and ASIC implementation activities, including architecture definition, RTL development, functional verification, timing closure, physical design, design for test (DFT), low-power strategies, and tape-out readiness.
Managing post-silicon bring-up, validation, and debug activities, and ensuring successful transition from silicon to system integration.
Driving creation of reusable assets (templates, checklists, reference designs) and coordinating IRAD projects that advance PL/ASIC reuse and emerging technologies.
Designing, delivering, and certifying CoE training curriculum, apprenticeship programs, and technical workshops; mentoring junior engineers and championing career path development.
Consolidating and disseminating CoE communications to staff and senior stakeholders; maintaining configuration control and documentation in LM PLM tools.
Liaising with senior leadership (VP, Director, Section Managers) to secure resources, drive cross-program adoption, and support interview panels and recruitment.
Contributing technical expertise to MFC programs as an individual contributor on select projects (part-time CoE role).

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules and comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 20 years of hands-on PL and/or ASIC design, analysis, verification, and qualification across defense-grade programs.
At least 5 years of experience within Lockheed Martin, specifically in the Missile & Fire Control (MFC) business area, with a history of high performance.
Demonstrated success leading a CoE or comparable cross-functional technical group.
Deep knowledge of LM MFC PL and/or ASIC design tools and process.
Proven record of building training programs or apprenticeship tracks for electrical engineers.
Excellent written and verbal communication.

Desired Skills:

Current or emeritus Group Technical Staff (GTS) member or Lockheed Martin Fellow, demonstrating recognized technical leadership within LM.
Active participation in internal technical focus groups or communities of practice.
Exposure to AI-assisted layout tools, generative design, or model-based systems engineering (MBSE) applied to PL and/or ASIC design.
Proficiency with HDL languages (SystemVerilog or VHDL) and UVM-based verification.
Experience with common-core digital standards: architecture, micro-architecture, clocking/reset strategies, and coding/verification templates.
Familiarity with continuous integration (CI) pipelines, build/release flow ownership, and versioning for tools such as Vivado or Quartus.
Knowledge of emulation/acceleration platforms (e.g., Synopsys ZeBu, Cadence Palladium) and formal verification techniques.
Understanding of PLD implementation details: device constraints (XDC/SDC), timing closure, board-level bring-up, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Experience with ASIC physical design, sign-off (STA, SI, DRC, LVS), design-for-test (scan, JTAG, ATPG, MBIST), and low-power design strategies.
Ability to develop and deliver curriculum, apprenticeship programs, and technical training for engineers.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with senior leadership.

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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 workweek, 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date 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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

Programmable Logic and ASIC Design Center of Excellence Lead