Field Engineer, Stf - BLQ-10 Lab Lead

Lockheed Martin • Liverpool, NY

290d • $90,200 - $159,045 • Onsite

About The Position

The AN/BLQ-10 Submarine Electronic Warfare System is critical to our U.S. Naval Submarine fleet and force projection capabilities. The BLQ-10 is a proven, low-risk, and affordable solution that provides critical analysis in the modern battlefield. It automatically detects, acquires, identifies, and localizes signals of immediate importance to the submarine commanding officer. The BLQ-10 displays and reports Mission Tasking, Quick Search Primary and Secondary Threat Warnings, Precision and Communications Direction Finding, Signal Alerts, and Analysis/Situation Assessment. Designed with a flexible open architecture, it provides the ability for future growth and upgrades to ensure the most modern capabilities are delivered to our Warfighter. This position is an opportunity to work as a Lab Lead / Staff level Field Engineer in a fast-paced team-oriented lab environment supporting electronic warfare equipment. This role is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations in the BLQ-10 labs in Liverpool, NY. Due to the need to manage the lab, this position is not virtual/remote.

Requirements

• Strong team management skills with experience supporting DOD systems in a shipyard environment.
• Strong electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to follow established test procedures.
• Familiarity with different pieces of test equipment such as Fiber Cable Test Tools, Digital Oscilloscope, Logic Analyzer, or a Signal Generator.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance level of SECRET.
• Proficient using MS Office Software including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Previous field engineering and equipment support experience in support of a defense program.
• Previous Military experience performing maintenance and operation of Surface Electronic Warfare or BLQ-10 System.
• Skills conducting and leading on-the-job training.
• Strong skills interpreting and following schematics and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of Unix/Linux operating system in the areas of file system navigation and commands.
• Fiber Optics repair/cleaning/polishing/termination.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong oversight and leadership in a fast-paced systems integration & test, production test and assembly lab environment.
• Ensure all inventorying, assembly and installation tasks are completed efficiently and to quality standards.
• Manage workflow and prioritize tasks to meet program deadlines.
• Train, mentor, and supervise lab/field technicians and assembly personnel.
• Enforce adherence to lab safety, quality, cleanliness and compliance protocols.
• Communicate regularly with management regarding lab performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Implement best practices for lean manufacturing and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and reports related to lab operations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Education Assistance.
• Parental Leave.
• Paid time off, and Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree