Sustainment Engineer
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the Sustainment Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control Advanced Tactical Weapon System team. Our team drives the development, qualification, and fielding of support equipment and logistics products that keep cutting edge weapons ready for mission critical use throughout the Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Sustainment Engineer you will be responsible for shaping the lifecycle support of a high performance tactical weapon system. You’ll work hands on with cross functional experts to create, verify, and deliver the hardware, software, and packaging solutions that enable rapid, reliable maintenance and testing in the field.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Authoring and updating detailed requirements documents, verification plans, supplier statements of work, and test procedures.
• Designing, qualifying, and fielding support equipment and handling software that sustain deployed systems.
• Leading or participating in compatibility events, suitability & maintainability demonstrations, fit checks, environmental tests, and technical procedure reviews.
• Coordinating software, electrical, mechanical, and structural analysts in the development, testing, qualification, and verification of support solutions.
• Partnering with program SMEs to verify product analysis requirements and produce technical reports.
• Overseeing the design and manufacturing of equipment items to meet development milestones and customer delivery schedules.
• Creating Special Packaging Instructions (SPIs) and preservation data for equipment containers.
• Serving on the system design team to influence maintainability and testability improvements, ensuring operational availability.
• Conducting or updating maintainer task analyses—evaluating task frequency, sequence, required tools, job aids, time estimates, personnel needs, and Human Engineering (HE) considerations that feed back into design.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We’re looking for a collaborative, self driven engineer who thrives in a fast paced, technically complex environment. If you enjoy turning detailed requirements into real world solutions and love partnering with multidisciplinary teams, this role offers you the chance to make a tangible impact on a flagship defense program. You’ll benefit from Lockheed Martin’s world class resources, mentorship from seasoned subject matter experts, and the pride of delivering sustainment capabilities that keep our nation’s warfighters mission ready. Join us to shape the future of tactical weapons and accelerate your career in a culture that values innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando, FL.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess a current Final Secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
• 3-5 years of relevant experience working in Field Service and / or Depot Operations (or similar position)
• Previous experience with an Air to Air missile system (or similar system)
• An active U.S. Department of Defense SECRET Security Clearance.
• Ability to understand policies and procedures for the control of Government Property
• Ability to lift 35 pounds
• Ability to work with hazardous materials
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
• Candidate must be able to maintain a good working relationship with the customer
Desired Skills:
• Technical engineering degree in appropriate field commensurate to assignment and / or equivalent military background.
• Previous experience as an Air-to-Air missile system Contractor Logistics Support Technician and / or Depot Maintenance Engineer - Demonstrated ability in interpreting technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, interface specifications, and system level requirements - Demonstrated ability in applying troubleshooting and fault detection/isolation methods
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies, cable-and-harness, and circuit card assemblies (CCA) • Ability to interpret industry standards and military specifications
• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
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: 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
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Product Support
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.
