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Job Description
At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're taking
innovation to the next level. From designing the
most advanced air vehicle to designing aircraft
that defies gravity, our engineers live on the
cutting edge of technology. Never have the
opportunities for a technical career been so
limitless.
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home of
the world-renowned Skunk Works®, turns
visionary aircraft into reality and is known for
building the finest military aircraft in the world.
This recognition is continually earned through
our commitment to relentless research and
development of high-performance aircraft,
continuously seeking innovative, low-cost design
and manufacturing strategies, and delivering
operational readiness for our customers'
missions to ensure continued relevancy for the
life cycle of our products.
The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin Advanced
Development Program) is looking for world class
talent in SYSTEMS FIELD ENGINEERING to be a
part of a team that will carry on our tradition
making history in advanced aircraft
development.
As a Systems Engineer (level 3) you will provide
technical services and guidance on installation, upgrades, maintenance, configuration management and mission operations of
Unmanned Air System (UAS) Ground Control Stations (GCS). Provide expertise for resolving technical problems, troubleshoots products and modifies them to customer requirements. Provides training to customers. The candidate will be an integral member of a technical team responsible for overseeing a complex mission system during operations and will be able to confer with a broader engineering team regarding anomalies in system operation.
As part of the team, the selected candidate will
help design, develop, integrate and test a variety
of mission system equipment onto airborne
platforms. The candidate will be expected to
performs hands-on activities by building and
installing electrical and mechanical components
including cable assemblies, computer systems
and voice/data communication devices. The
candidate will organize and manage multiple
prototype development areas. The candidate will
use special test equipment for verification of
system functionality.
Actively contribute in the team developing
several systems including System Integration
Labs, Deployable Shelters, and Fixed Facilities in
support of various projects. Work effectively with
members for the Hardware Engineering,
Platform Engineering, Software Engineering, and
Integration/Test teams to develop a flexible test
facility capable of supporting both development
and test efforts. leading maintenance, upgrade,
and build-up efforts on legacy and new systems,
on or ahead of schedule, within proposed
budgets. Support the Hardware Engineering
Lead when on travel, ensuring local efforts stay
coordinated and problems get resolved as they
arise. Actively contribute as part the Hardware
Engineering team, developing systems including
System Integration Labs (SILs), Deployable
Systems, and Fixed Facility systems across
several projects.
What's In It For You
Our 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:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
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Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in STEM or related field (preferably Electrical Engineering) OR appropriate, equivalent and applicable system admin/IT experience from desired skills below in lieu of degree.
Security+ Certification
DOD Top Secret Clearance
Desired skills
UAV Technology Experience
Admin experience with Cisco, Juniper, Linux or RHEL, Windows, Windows Server, ESXi, networking.
Network Administration computer system administration with experience in troubleshooting networks and computers
Aircraft modification experience and avionic integration
Technical report writing
Experience operating/maintaining support equipment
Knowledge/experience with integrated logistics support
Engineering technician
Linux/Unix administration
Must be willing to extended travel, work any shift to support customer and test needs
EEO
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 in order to receive optimal consideration.
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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.
Other Important Information
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.
Work Schedule Information
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 work week 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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.