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Mechanical Field Engineer Senior, Advanced Programs - Level 3

Job in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, 93437, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 77700 USD Yearly USD 77700.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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* Description:

** This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program  Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems  The ideal skunk is an agile, multi faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges  Some of our unclassified projects include the U 2, SR 71 Blackbird, F 22 Raptor, F 117 Nighthawk, and the F 35 Lightening II   Selected applicant will join a unique "Skunk works" Advanced Development Program  ADP  team

Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here:

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If you are a mechanical field engineer and interested with exciting and challenging work on cutting edge systems, please read on

The selected candidate will support a program in the Santa Barbara area  Candidates must be willing to travel to and work at austere remote locations to support Customer requirements  Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U S  passport, accept customer furnished quarters and comply with mobility requirements such as chemical warfare training and receive applicable vaccinations  Must pass an overseas physical and meet customer medical requirements

This candidate will be an integral member of the operations and maintenance team  Support the on site Customer and work to deploy, prepare, maintain and re deploy program assets   Accomplish fault analysis and resolution of mechanical system and subsystem discrepancies  Attend debriefings to aid in the rapid identification of system issues and detect emerging issues   Document operational / maintenance problems, and communicate within program channels to ensure the company can resolve technical issues and identify failure trends   Will be required to operate and assist in the service and maintenance of support equipment

 Must have a TS clearance investigated in the last 5 years

** What's In It For You*
* Our 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

- Work/life balance

- Career development

- Mentorship opportunities

- Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - Experience in a field environment

- Hands on mechanical experience in maintenance, repair and inspection of aircraft structures, systems and/or sub systems

- Active Top Secret Clearance

** Desired

Skills:

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* - Experience with aircraft shop practices, shop safety, tools and test equipment

- Cost, Schedule and Quality management supporting MRO activities

- Technical report writing

- Experience operating / maintaining support equipment

- Willingness to travel, work any shift, weekends and holidays to meet customer requirements

- FAA A&P License

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

** Clearance Level:
** Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position 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

** Pay Rate:
** The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York  excluding most major metropolitan areas , Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700    $136,965  For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location  Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only  Lockheed Martin considers factors such as  but not limited to  scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer

** Benefits offered:
** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability,…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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