Hardware Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a Hardware Engineer to drive end-to-end server-room hardware solutions. You will pull and route cables, produce design documentation, and travel to customer sites to install and integrate hardware, while managing procurement for all components.

You will collaborate with systems engineers, program managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure rapid, mission-focused delivery in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with drawings and functional

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Minimum 3 years hardware engineering or integrator experience.
• Experience creating rack drawings and cable tables; hands-on cabling in data-center environments.
• Eligible to work in the United States and meet export control requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware issues rapidly and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cable Management: Pull and terminate cables in server rooms per design specs and industry standards.
• Design Production: Create detailed hardware designs, cable tables, and rack elevation drawings using CAD tools.
• Site Installation: Travel to customer sites, assemble rack systems, install hardware, and verify compliance with drawings.
• Procurement: Identify, source, and order all hardware and accessories; track inventory and manage vendor relationships.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain records in project tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence) and provide status updates.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware integration issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Team Collaboration: Work with systems engineers, program managers, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

SECRET clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Hardware engineering

Rack design

Cable management

Site installation

Procurement

Troubleshooting

Documentation tools

Education

Bachelors in EE/CE/ME

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Summary

The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of server-room hardware solutions. This includes pulling and routing cables, producing detailed design documentation (cable tables, rack drawings), traveling to customer sites to install and integrate hardware, and managing procurement of all required components and accessories. The role supports rapid, mission-focused delivery in a collaborative team environment.

Standard Job Description

The Hardware Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end implementation of server-room hardware solutions. This includes pulling and routing cables, producing detailed design documentation (cable tables, rack drawings), traveling to customer sites to install and integrate hardware, and managing procurement of all required components and accessories. The role supports rapid, mission-focused delivery in a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Cable Management: Pull and terminate cables in server rooms according to design specifications and industry standards.
• Design Production: Create detailed hardware designs, cable tables, and rack elevation drawings using CAD or drawing tools.
• Site Installation: Travel to customer sites, assemble rack systems, install hardware, and verify compliance with drawings and functional requirements.
• Procurement: Identify, source, and order all hardware and accessories needed for each project; track inventory and manage vendor relationships.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records in project management tools (e.g., MicrosoftProject, JIRA, Confluence) and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware integration issues quickly to minimize system downtime.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with systems engineers, program managers, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Basic Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Minimum 3years of relevant hardware engineering or integrator experience (cable management, rack design, site installation, or procurement).
• Proficiency in creating rack drawings and cable tables; hands-on experience with pulling and terminating cabling in data-center environments.
• Eligible to work in the United States and meet any export control requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot hardware issues rapidly and effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Project Tools: Experience with Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence for tracking tasks and maintaining documentation.
• Operational Ground Systems: Exposure to ground-system hardware or aerospace-related hardware integration.
• Team Dynamics: Proven ability to work as a collaborative team member in high-tempo, mission-critical projects.
• Work Ethic: Highly responsible, self‑motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality results.
• AI Prompting: Familiarity with AI prompting techniques relevant to hardware documentation, design automation, or procurement workflows.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.