Hardware Engineer - OCONUS

Job Overview

Level 3 Hardware Engineer 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

This position requires a government security clearance. The required clearance level is TS/SCI. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

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.

• 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

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

Experience Level: Experienced Professional;
Business Unit: SPACE;
Relocation Available:
Yes;
Career Area:
Systems Engineering:
Other;
Type:
Full‑Time;
Shift: Multiple shifts available.