Hardware Engineer - Oconus

Hardware Engineer - OCONUS

Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented Level 3 Hardware Engineer with a Secret clearance to work from an OCONUS location. This is a rotating shift position for a remote satellite ground station located in Europe. The selected candidate will join an experienced team of engineers responsible for daily operations, maintenance, and engineering support of the ground station. As Hardware Engineer you will:

• Perform satellite acquisition, process downlink data, and pass data via multiple data networks to globally distributed customers on a 24/7 basis.
• Isolate system failures, determine recovery strategies, and coordinate activities with various stakeholders.
• Recommend, specify, and coordinate system upgrade activities.
• Provide guidance to military customer in system operations, failure isolation, and equipment upgrade activities.

Qualified applicants with a current SECRET clearance will be provided location and other additional information. This is an EARLY-MID CAREER (level 3) ROLE where candidates typically require 3+ years of professional experience and a BS degree. If you think this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself then we would love for you to apply!

Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization. Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success. Competitive Benefits: Lockheed Martin employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid time off, Work/life balance, Career development, Mentorship opportunities, Rewards & recognition We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

Experience with configuring satellite downlink antennas. Current or previous assignment to a satellite communications program. Design and recommend system upgrade solutions to replace aging system hardware. Experience repairing mechanical systems such as large parabolic dish antennas. Fluency with configuration management processes needed to perform system upgrades. Ability to operate Unix-based computer systems. Proficient in troubleshooting system level problems with networked data processing systems. Demonstrated experience in working outside of the U.S. on classified military networks with export control restrictions. Ability to interface in a personable and professional manner under stressful conditions with military customers and contractor coworkers. Proficient in Unix operating systems (AIX, Redhat, Irix, FreeBSD) and use of command line inputs using a terminal emulator. Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance is required.