Field Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Virginia Beach, VA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future! Selected candidate will be part of the Fleet Repair Facility (FRF), Supply Chain, and Tech Support Team with a primary responsibility of cable fabrication and assembly. Candidate would be responsible for cable fabrication consisting of following work instructions and cable drawings to prepare wires, perform wire harness subassembly, hand cut and strip wires, cut braid and jacket, make shield breakouts, crimp connector contacts, insert contacts into connectors, prepare identification sleeves, solder, torque, and perform continuity checks. Complete cable assembly per drawing, specification and work instruction requirements. As knowledge of the work increases, recommend improvements to product and process quality, cost and efficiency, and to the improvement of tooling and other factors affecting quality and productivity in the workplace. Othe responsibilities include but not limited to: Provide estimates for cable builds. Assist in the build assemble of end-item deliverables based on drawing diagrams. Training technicians in cable fabrication. Assist with shipboard installations Occasional travel may be required (~20%).

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of cable fabrication experience to include:
Fiber Optic cabling certified
Copper cabling certified
Ability to qualify for and maintain certifications and/or licenses to perform assigned duties.

Nice To Haves

Cable fabrication experience
Experience performing detailed operations by hand
Ability to work independently and stay on task
Ability to follow written instruction
Familiar with J-STD-001 solder requirements
Radio Frequency (RF) cable certified

Responsibilities

Provide estimates for cable builds.
Assist in the build assemble of end-item deliverables based on drawing diagrams.
Training technicians in cable fabrication.
Assist with shipboard installations