Lockheed Martin - Hanover, MD

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hanover, MD
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

At Lockheed Martin, we are dedicated to innovation and excellence, and our Shift Hardware Engineer position is a critical role within our team. This position is located in the south of Annapolis, MD area and involves working in a continuous rotating shift environment to support operations and maintenance for a large-scale RF Communications system that operates in real-time, 24/7. The primary responsibility of the Shift Hardware Engineer will be to provide operations and maintenance support for an integrated hardware-software communications system. This includes performing preventative and corrective maintenance across multiple external interfaces over a robust multi-tiered network. The role requires direct interaction with operational customers and mission partners to provide technical assessments and operational workarounds. Daily activities may include resolving discrepancy reports, providing O&M training and mentoring, trending data, developing procedures, collecting data, isolating faults, and executing real-time manual actions to restore system capabilities. Additionally, the engineer will assist in developing troubleshooting and recovery plans and may be required to participate in corrective maintenance, which involves removing, replacing, repairing, and testing failed hardware. Close collaboration with delivering factories will be necessary to support development activities, installation efforts, and special test configurations. Candidates must be prepared to meet the physical demands of the job, including climbing multiple sets of stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and working in non-environment-controlled spaces. The position requires availability to work 1st and 3rd shifts through a weekly rotation, including two weekends a month to meet the 24/7 staffing requirements. A government security investigation will be conducted, and candidates must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information prior to starting.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operations and maintenance shift support for a large, integrated RF communications system.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance across multiple external interfaces over a robust multi-tiered network.
  • Interact directly with operational customers and mission partners to provide technical assessments and operational workarounds.
  • Resolve discrepancy reports and provide O&M training and mentoring.
  • Develop procedures, collect data, and isolate faults to restore system capabilities.
  • Assist in developing troubleshooting and recovery plans and execute associated management and customer briefs.
  • Participate in corrective maintenance, including removing, replacing, repairing, and testing failed hardware.
  • Collaborate with delivering factories to support development activities, installation efforts, and special test configurations.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of RF communications antennas.
  • Knowledge of networks, IT systems, and real-time software applications supporting communications systems.
  • Current TS/SCI clearance.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Leadership experience on small maintenance teams.
  • Information Technology experience with an IAT level 1 certification.
  • Proven working knowledge of varied test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum/link/network analyzers, power meters, and signal generation equipment.
  • Knowledge and experience with facility support systems for RF terminal systems (power, HVAC, etc.).
  • Prior military electronics and/or satellite communications training/experience.
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant, professional experience, or equivalent experience/combined education (5 years of experience with no college degree).
  • Minimum of 2 years technical experience with RF communication antennas and associated transmit and receive hardware systems.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with troubleshooting RF communication systems.
  • Familiarity with military communication protocols and standards.
  • Experience in a 24/7 operational environment.

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
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