Hardware Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Hardware Engineer with Security Clearance
Job Number 729474

Description:

WHO WE ARE 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. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering. LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity.

While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. THE WORK Lockheed Martin's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Infrastructure team is seeking a skilled level 2 Hardware Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from our Boulder, CO, location.

Join a team where your hardware expertise will keep the sensors that watch the sky running flawlessly, give our warfighters the split-second advantage they need, and help keep the world safe. SBIRS and the Next-Gen GEO OPIR ground stations form the backbone of the United States' missile-warning architecture. In this role you will work closely with software, security, and mission engineers to deliver ultra-reliable, and scalable ground-systems that enable continuous infrared surveillance and missile-warning capabilities for legacy and next-gen satellite constellations.

As Hardware Engineer you will:
• Design, build, and sustain the ground-station platform that supports both SBIRS and the Next-Gen GEO OPIR ground stations.
• Design and plan HW solutions that meet program performance, reliability, and survivability requirements.
• Develop detailed specs 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 HW designs, including functional, environmental, and integration tests, and document results per applicable standards.
• Maintain technical expertise across the full HW lifecycle, 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. This is an EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (level
2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ year of experience and a BS degree. WHY JOIN US Opportunity for Impact:
Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization. Professional Development:
Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within LM, with access to world-class training and development. Collaborative Culture:
Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success. Competitive Benefits: LM employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities We offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous Hardware Engineering experience in mechanical/electrical design
• Knowledgeable in Hardware Engineering processes and tools.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required for consideration. Desired

Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in…