Job ID: 693055BR Date posted: May. 12, 2025
Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you

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About the Role
Join our dynamic team as a Hardware Engineer, where you'll help shape mission-critical radio frequency (RF) systems used in aerospace and defense operations. You'll collaborate with skilled professionals to design, build, install, and test cutting-edge hardware solutions supporting satellite ground systems.

Where You’ll Work
You’ll be part of a high-performing engineering team at a secure facility equipped with the tools and infrastructure to design, build, and validate mission-critical aerospace systems.

What We Offer
We offer flexible work schedules, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Join a workplace committed to innovation, ethics, and mission success.

What You’ll Do
• Design, assemble, and validate RF system hardware
• Build and integrate commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) equipment into racks and systems
• Develop and maintain rack elevation diagrams using AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio
• Interpret engineering drawings and follow detailed installation procedures
• Support system-level testing, verification, and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with engineering teams to refine hardware specifications and layout
• Travel to customer or field sites for installation and support, as needed (both within the continental United States and internationally)

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Successful applicants will typically have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering, or a related engineering field and a minimum of 5+ years of experience or equivalent practical experience or technical training.

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Basic Qualifications:
What You Bring:
• Experience supporting satellite ground hardware systems
• Strong understanding of subsystem design and hardware integration
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio for layout and documentation
• Ability to analyze and solve problems in a fast-paced, technical environment
• Comfortable following detailed engineering instructions and build guides
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for hands-on system deployment

Security Clearance / Work Authorization:
• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected applicant to be a U.S. Citizen
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required for consideration.
• Top Secret security clearance with adjudicated SCI (i.e. TS/SCI) is required prior to start.
Desired Skills:
Nice-to-Haves
• Background in chassis design, rack assembly, cable fabrication, and system cabling
• Familiarity with infrastructure requirements such as power, cooling, server, and network integration
• Understanding of production planning and hardware delivery timelines
• Experience using basic test equipment (e.g., multimeters) and interpreting AC/DC electrical circuits
• Hands-on skills in soldering, drilling, or mounting for cable and test assemblies
• Knowledge of maintenance area setup and shop safety protocols
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electronic system components
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Hardware Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First