Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a Systems Field Engineer to provide technical services for UAS Ground Control Stations, including installation, upgrades and maintenance. You will work with a cross-functional team to ensure mission success and effective operation of complex systems on airborne platforms.

The role requires hands-on build, integration and testing of hardware and software, including cables, computer systems and comms devices, with potential travel to support customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field or equivalent experience.
• Security+ certification.
• DOD Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide installation, upgrades, maintenance and configuration management of UAS Ground Control Stations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems; tailor systems to customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Hardware/Platform/Software/Integration/Test teams to develop and test mission systems.

Skills

UAV technology experience

Networking administration

Linux/Unix administration

Admin experience with Cisco and Junip

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Linux

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) 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 System Engineer 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 perform 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

• 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

• 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 work any shift to support customer and test needs


• Extended travels is highly preferred

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


• 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.