Job ID: 724223BR Date posted: Apr. 30, 2026
Description:What We’re Doing:

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

The Work:

Key Responsibilities
System Planning & Integration:
Design, verify, and validate complete MP solutions (servers, workstations, licenses, peripherals) for four CRH sites. Conduct cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses throughout the system lifecycle (concept → disposal). Data & Software Management. Prepare, image, and load SDC images, NGA maps/updates, MPC updates, JMPS patches, and other mission‑critical software to student/aircrew systems. Push NGA, NavDB, and DAT files on a 28‑day cycle to all sites; maintain the geospatial database, file‑share server, and student/instructor accounts (125 + students).
functional & Trade‑Study Analysis. Perform functional, timeline, requirements‑allocation, and interface‑definition studies to convert customer requirements into hardware/software specifications. Coordinate with ACC, HPO, and Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs) for training allocations and resource planning.
User Support & Troubleshooting:
Serve as the primary point of contact for MP and aircrew software issues; resolve problems on‑site or remotely across all four locations. Conduct quarterly log scans, perform network changes, and ensure STIG/ATO compliance. Configuration & Security. Maintain configuration control for DTD, COMSEC, and GDTU untampering processes. Administer all user accounts (creation, unlocking, de‑provisioning after 90 days of inactivity) and enforce security+ certification standards.
Hardware & Infrastructure: Oversee ~30 workstations, peer‑to‑peer/small networks, and hardware requests from 58 OG/CDI. Track and apply all software/flight‑planning updates (every 28 days) and maintain MPC membership for change‑tracking. Collaboration & Coordination. Work with civilians, contractors, Cyber, Intel, CTF, and flight‑line personnel to ensure seamless training operations. Attend MPWG, NSWG, and ICWG annually to align mission‑planning initiatives across the enterprise.
Travel & Availability: Travel to any CRH site on short notice to resolve MP system issues; provide on‑site support as the sole CRH Simulator Mission Planning Engineer.
Program Management:
Manage the CRH Simulator Mission Planning Program, including the transition of custodial duties to a contractor under a CA/CRL account.

Who we are:

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Why Join Us:

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications: CRH HH‑60W Mission Planning Engineer:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Aerospace Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field. Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain one) and the ability to obtain Security+ certification (or equivalent) within 6 months of date of hire.
Professional Experience: 3–5 years of hands‑on experience with: Mission‑planning software (JMPS, MPC, SDC images, NGA/NavDB/DAT data) and associated update cycles. Windows server/client administration, image creation/deployment, and managing user accounts (AD, GPO).
Network configuration, peer‑to‑peer/small‑network setups, and STIG/ATO compliance. System lifecycle management (concept, design, test, installation, operation, maintenance, disposal) including cost‑risk‑supportability
Desired Skills:
Desired Skills: Prior USAF Aircrew Experience Highly Desirable. • Advanced proficiency with mission‑planning tools (JMPS, MPC, SDC, NGA/NavDB/DAT) and the ability to automate image creation, deployment, and data‑refresh cycles on a 28‑day schedule. • Strong systems‑engineering background, capable of performing end‑to‑end cost, risk, supportability, and effectiveness analyses throughout the product lifecycle. • Expertise in Windows Server/Client administration, Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell scripting, and STIG/ATO compliance for secure configuration control. • Hands‑on experience configuring and maintaining peer‑to‑peer and small‑site networks, performing network changes, and conducting quarterly log scans to ensure system integrity. • Proven ability to conduct functional, timeline, requirements‑allocation, and interface‑definition studies, translating customer needs into detailed hardware and software specifications. • Excellent troubleshooting skills, serving as the primary point of contact for aircrew and student software issues, both remotely and on‑site, with a focus on rapid resolution. • Effective collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams—including civilians, contractors, Cyber, Intel, CTF, and flight‑line personnel—and strong communication skills for presenting at MPWG, NSWG, and ICWG meetings. • Flexibility to travel on short notice to any of the four CRH sites and manage over 30 workstations across the enterprise. • Project‑management capability to oversee the CRH Simulator Mission Planning Program, coordinate hardware/software requests, and support the transition of custodial duties under a CA/CRL account. • Current Security+ certification and an active Secret clearance, with a commitment to continuous education in cyber‑security, Windows, and AF SDC products. • Demonstrated adaptability in fast‑changing environments and a proactive approach to emerging technology trends.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available