Hardware Engineer - OCONUS
Lockheed Martin
- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
- Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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with a Secret clearance for a remote satellite ground station located in Europe (OCONUS). The position is a rotating shift role for a 24/7 satellite ground station team.
This role requires 3+ years of professional experience, a BS degree, and a current DoD SECRET clearance. TS/SCI clearance may be required.
Responsibilities
Perform satellite acquisition, process downlink data, and pass data via multiple data networks to globally distributed customers on a 24/7 basis.
Isolate system failures, determine recovery strategies, and coordinate activities with various stakeholders.
Recommend, specify, and coordinate system upgrade activities.
Provide guidance to military customers in system operations, failure isolation, and equipment upgrade activities.
Basic Qualifications
Demonstrated ability in working with and resolving real-time problems on satellite ground station systems.
Experience in local and wide area network troubleshooting.
Ability to operate spectrum analyzers, firebird test sets, oscilloscope, and/or general electronic test equipment.
Ability to utilize hand tools to work on mechanical assemblies such as antenna motors.
Ability and desire to work rotating shifts and flexible schedule support.
Knowledge of electronic theory, networking techniques, telecommunications systems, and system level troubleshooting methods.
Current DoD SECRET security clearance required.
Desired Skills
Experience with configuring satellite downlink antennas.
Current or previous assignment to a satellite communications program.
Design and recommend system upgrade solutions to replace aging system hardware.
Experience repairing mechanical systems such as large parabolic dish antennas.
Fluency with configuration management processes needed to perform system upgrades.
Ability to operate Unix-based computer systems.
Proficient in troubleshooting system level problems with networked data processing systems.
Demonstrated experience in working outside the U.S. on classified military networks with export control restrictions.
Ability to interface in a personable and professional manner under stressful conditions with military customers and contractor coworkers.
Proficient in Unix operating systems (AIX, Redhat, Irix, FreeBSD) and use of command line inputs using a terminal emulator.
Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance is required.
Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance. The required clearance level is TS/SCI. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Location & Work Schedule Remote satellite ground station located in Europe (OCONUS). The position is a rotating 40‑hour week and may support alternate work schedules such as condensed schedules.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability
401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts
Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays
Work/life balance, Career development, Mentorship opportunities, Rewards & recognition
EEO Statement Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Additional Information Experience Level: Experienced Professional; Business Unit: SPACE; Relocation Available: Yes; Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other; Type: Full‑Time; Shift: Multiple shifts available.
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Languages
- English
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