Hardware Engineer, Senior (Level III) - TS/SCI

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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

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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 Schedule Information

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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.

This position is incentive plan eligible.