Hardware Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin•Liverpool, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is a global leader in advanced radar, sensor, and mission‑critical systems. We drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics to deliver cutting‑edge solutions for our customers. The Radar portfolio spans a range of air‑, land‑, and sea‑based platforms, supporting both ongoing programs and new proposals. As part of this effort, we need a Deputy Lead Hardware Engineer (LHE) or Deputy Integrated Product Team Lead (IPT) to help shape the technical direction and ensure successful execution. RMS is a culture of innovators who value integrity, teamwork, and continuous learning. We empower our people to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and deliver mission‑critical solutions that keep our customers safe and ahead of emerging threats. Our workforce is diverse, collaborative, and committed to the highest standards of engineering excellence. Work on world‑class radar systems that directly impact national security and future warfighter capabilities. Join a high‑impact team where your leadership will shape technology roadmaps and program success. Access to continuous learning, professional development, and mentorship from senior technical leaders. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and the growth of its people—your future starts here. 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. 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.

Requirements

Possess excellent communication skills and be able to work with minimal day to day supervision.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to comprehend and work successfully with complex systems.
Have experience and be able to lead small groups of teams for technical execution on programs, and ability to work with program/functional management to meet objectives of entire program.
Be an experienced hardware engineer with a proven track record leading radar or related high‑performance systems.
Have a strong technical background in radar architecture, trade‑studies, and hardware integration.
Have a demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to customers and senior leadership.
Be skilled at staffing and mentoring engineers, working closely with First‑Line Managers.
Have the ability to navigate complex program environments, balancing technical rigor with schedule and cost constraints.
Demonstrated ability to act independently.
Candidate must possess a BS in an engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Computer Engineering).
Detailed HW development experience.
Ability to obtain and hold a DOD Security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's in Engineering
Cross-Functional or Integrated Product team leadership experience.
Cost Account management (CAM) experience.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management and tracking practices.

Responsibilities

Provide technical and programmatic leadership for the Radar design team, guiding architecture, trade‑studies, and hardware solutions.
Oversee technical analysis, ensure rigorous engineering processes, and maintain product quality across the Radar portfolio.
Drive common‑hardware strategies to reduce cost, risk, and schedule impacts.
Collaborate with First‑Line Managers to staff programs with the right talent and skill sets.
Serve as the primary liaison to internal and external customers, resolving technical issues and supporting program planning.
Lead cross‑functional teams, fostering clear verbal and written communication throughout the product lifecycle.
Contribute to proposal development and support program execution from concept through delivery.