Hardware Engineer

Overview

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.

Lockheed Martin’s Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Infrastructure team is seeking a level 2 Hardware Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from our Boulder, CO, location.

• Design, build, and sustain the ground‑station platform that supports both SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations.
• Design and plan hardware solutions that meet program performance, reliability, and survivability requirements.
• Develop detailed specifications 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 hardware designs, including functional, environmental, and integration tests, and document results per applicable standards.
• Maintain technical expertise across the full hardware life cycle, 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.

• Previous hardware engineering experience in mechanical/electrical design.
• Knowledge of hardware engineering processes and tools.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required for consideration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence.
• Experience with operational ground systems.
• Team player who works 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.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen. Clearance level expected: TS/SCI.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance.
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays.

Annual base salary range for this position (excluding most major metropolitan areas) is $70,100 – $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range reflects the candidate’s final work location. Salary is a general guideline; final compensation considers scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.