Hardware Engineer - Level 2

Overview

You will be the Hardware Engineer for the Simulation and Systems Test Labs (SST) which is responsible for building, integrating, and testing electronic rack systems that meet customer requirements.

As the Hardware Engineer you will be responsible for coordinating design efforts, managing build activities, and ensuring cost‑ and schedule‑performance across SST projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical design engineers to review drawings, wire‑routing lists, and project scope.
• Develop detailed build plans, generate engineering estimates, and create project schedules.
• Lead the technician team through daily tasking, build execution, and integration of rack hardware.
• Track cost and schedule performance, attend status meetings, and report metrics to internal and external customers.
• Adapt to dynamic R&D requirements, supporting capital R&D projects and ensuring timely delivery of solutions.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a collaborative, detail‑oriented professional eager to apply your engineering knowledge to real‑world lab environments. You thrive on turning design concepts into functioning hardware, managing cross‑functional teams, and delivering results under evolving requirements. Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills make you a key contributor to SST’s success.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN — This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

• Bachelors degree or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in electrical rack build methods, ability to interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and schematics and/or work in process concepts.
• Experience in simulation/test equipment (e.g. Simulated Cockpits, Computer Systems, Visual Systems, etc.).

• Possess a general knowledge of fabrication of electrical/mechanical assemblies and understanding of engineering drawings.
• Project management skills are highlighted as desirable.
• Understanding of aviation industry standards and how they apply to military applications.
• Experience in computer applications involving spreadsheets and/or databases and/or lead experience.

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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