Ground Systems Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Career development

Mentorship opportunities

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics seeks a Ground Systems Engineer (GSE) to support Unmanned Aircraft System ground control stations and mission systems. You will design, develop, integrate and test systems on airborne platforms, assemble cables, computer hardware, and voice/data devices, and work with multiple engineering teams to ensure system readiness.

The role requires familiarity with UAV technology, Cisco/Juniper networks, Linux, Windows, and avionics integration, with travel to customer sites

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field (preferably Electrical Engineering) or equivalent work experience in Ground System Engineer/IT roles.
• Security+ Certification
• DOD Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, maintain, and configure Unmanned Air System Ground Control Stations (GCS) and mission systems.
• Troubleshoot problems, modify systems to meet customer requirements, and provide training to customers.

Skills

UAV Technology

Networking

Linux Admin

Aircraft modification

Avionics integration

Technical report writing

System integration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Linux

Windows

ESXi

RHEL

Job description

Standard 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)

Looking for world class talent in GROUND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING to be a part of a team that will carry on our tradition making history in advanced aircraft development.

Ground Systems Engineer (GSE) Responsibilities

As a Ground Systems Engineer (GSE) 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.

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Basic Qualifications

Bachelors degree in STEM or related field (preferably Electrical Engineering) OR appropriate, equivalent and applicable Ground System Engineer/ Admin/IT experience from desired skills below in lieu of degree.

• Security+ Certification
• DOD Top Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

Desired Skills

• Knowledge/experience in UAV Technology
• Knowledge/experience with Cisco, Juniper, Linux or RHEL, Windows, Windows Server, ESXi, networking.
• Knowledge/experience in Network Administration computer system administration with experience in troubleshooting networks and computers
• Knowledge/experience in Aircraft modification and avionic integration
• Technical report writing
• Experience operating/maintaining support equipment
• Knowledge/experience with integrated logistics support
• Knowledge/experience Linux/Unix administration
• Must be willing to work any shift to support customer and test needs
• Extended travel is highly preferred 50% or more.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow, both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.