Network Engineer Level Two Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.
LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
THE WORK
Lockheed Martin's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Infrastructure team is seeking a skilled level 2 Hardware Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from our Boulder, CO, location.
Join a team where your hardware expertise will keep the sensors that watch the sky running flawlessly, give our warfighters the split-second advantage they need, and help keep the world safe. SBIRS and the Next-Gen GEO OPIR ground stations form the backbone of the United States' missile-warning architecture.
You will work closely with software, security, and mission engineers to deliver ultra-reliable, and scalable ground-systems that enable continuous infrared surveillance and missile-warning capabilities for legacy & next-gen satellite constellations.
As Hardware Engineer:
Design, build, and sustain the ground-station platform that supports both SBIRS and the Next-Gen GEO OPIR ground stations.
Design and plan HW solutions that meet program performance, reliability, and survivability requirements.
Develop detailed specs and schematics for electronic subsystems, including part selections, tolerance limits, and interface definitions.
Select and justify hardware components and implementation techniques, connectors, power-distribution, thermal-management, RF front-ends to deliver the most efficient, cost-effective solution while addressing present and future capacity needs.
Conduct comprehensive testing and verification of HW designs, including functional, environmental, and integration tests, and document results per applicable standards.
Maintain technical expertise across the full HW lifecycle, component selection, layouts, packaging, integration, and interfacing with firmware/software, power systems, and communication interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, LVDS, fiber).
Evaluate emerging hardware technologies (new semiconductor processes, advanced packaging, additive-manufacturing, COTS solutions, etc.) and produce recommendations to enhance system capability, reliability, and maintainability.
This is an EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ year of experience and a BS degree.
WHY JOIN US
Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.
Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within LM with access to world-class training and development programs.
Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.
Competitive Benefits: LM 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
We offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.
Basic Qualifications
Previous Hardware Engineering experience in mechanical/electrical design
Knowledgeable in Hardware Engineering processes and tools.
Active Secret clearance is required prior to start and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance
Desired skills
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Hardware Engineer).
Experienced with Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence
Experience with operational ground systems
Be a team player and work in a collaborative team environment
Desire to work in a fast paced, mission-focused environment
Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic
Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly
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.
*
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 $70,100 - $123,625. 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 $80,600 - $139,840. 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.