Hardware Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

Conducts or participates in the research, design, development, and testing of COTS or custom computing hardware and/or otherelectrical components. Develops designs for the installation of components and assembliesinto chassis, racks, cabinets,workstations, customer facilities, and/or shelters. Plans, directs, reviews and coordinates preparation of project documentation to ensure customer contract and company requirements are met. Prepares specifications, evaluates vendors, and analyzes test reports.

This is an technical level IC3 role where candidates typically require 3+ years of professional experience and a BS degree. The Hardware Engineer, Stf position supports the operations and maintenance of a large scale RF Communication systems operating 24x7. Will be part of a multi-contractor team of hardware and system engineers located at a OCONUS site. Position requires a 2yr commitment on site beginning upon initial relocation, with possible travel to other CONUS locations required prior to that date. Selectee will possibly perform pre deployment training and preparation at several Washington, DC area LM programs. Personnel selected for this position are required to work flexible schedules to provide on occasion after hour and on-call support. Primary responsibility will be to provide on hands technical expertise and direction of tasking to Operations and Maintenance support personnel across multiple large, integrated, complex hardware-software communications system in a real-time environment and on a daily business. Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance support across multiple external interfaces over a robust multi-tiered network.

Daily activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Discrepancy report generation
• Work off and resolution
• O&M training/mentoring
• Trending
• Procedure development
• Data collection
• Fault isolation
• Performing real-time manual actions to restore system capabilities.
• Assist contractor and customer meetings by attending, participating, and/or leading.
• The development of troubleshooting/recovery plans and execution of associated management and customer briefs may also be required. Participation in corrective maintenance will require remove/replace, repair, and testing failed hardware. Candidate will work closely with onsite HW engineers to provide support for discrepancy work off, installation efforts, and special test configurations.

Basic Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI Security Clearance and valid CI Polygraph
• Must be able to travel to a OCONUS overseas site
• Experience with MS Office Products, Windows based operating systems and applications
• Ability to climb multiple sets of stairs, lifting/carrying up to 50lbs, and working in non environment-controlled work spaces.

Desired Skills

• Experience providing Ground Engineering O&M support, RF communication antennas and associated transmit and receive hardware systems, wideband/narrowband applications, signal analysis
• Technical experience with SATCOM Ground Terminals to include parabolic antennas, receive/transmit equipment, control, and status networks, IF and baseband signal processing.
• Technical experience with varied test equipment to include built-in test equipment, oscilloscopes, spectrum/link/network analyzers, power meters and signal generation equipment
• Technical experience with facility support systems for RF ground terminal systems (power, HVAC, etc.)
• Prior electronics and/or satellite communications training or experience
• Knowledge of network management, TCP/ICP, Cisco IOS, VMware, scripting, Windows 7, and Microsoft software products
• IAT Level I or higher certification: A+, Network+, Security+, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills • Proactive and positive team player with ability to effectively work closely with co-contractor teammates at multiple levels
• Experience with customer-built and COTs based high speed networks, IT systems, and real-time software applications supporting communications systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.