Hardware Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Hanover, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence. Your role here enables the rapid fielding of mission‑critical hardware that safeguards national security and ensures our customers maintain operational superiority. By overseeing end‑to‑end integration, logistics, and test, you directly influence the success of high‑visibility defense programs. THE WORK The Lab & Hardware Engineer is a critical role responsible for the end‑to-end hardware integration of mission‑critical equipment. Here you will focus on rack and stack activities, logistics (pre‑ship inspections, pack‑out, and system deployments), cable design/fabrication/testing, and Integrated Test Facility (ITF) laboratory management. As the Hardware Engineer you will act as the focal point and primary point‑of‑contact (POC) for all ITF activities, build‑schedule coordination, and priority management in direct alignment with the customer's direction. In this role you will: Lead end‑to‑end hardware integration, installing and aligning rack‑mount equipment, verifying mechanical interfaces, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Develop detailed build‑schedule and priority‑management plans, monitoring milestones, risks, and communicating updates to stakeholders and customers. Manage logistics and pre‑ship processes, conducting thorough inspections, generating reports, creating packaging solutions, and coordinating transport vendors. Design, fabricate, and test power, data, fiber‑optic, and RF cables to specification, performing continuity, impedance, and signal‑integrity verification. Operate and sustain the Integrated Test Facility, calibrating test equipment, stocking consumables, and enforcing safety and security protocols. Coordinate with software and test engineers to configure systems for test campaigns and execute functional verification during on‑site deployments. Produce as‑built drawings, inspection logs, test reports, and configuration records, delivering regular status briefings to customers and internal leadership. Implement continuous‑improvement initiatives by identifying process bottlenecks in racking, logistics, and testing and proposing efficiency enhancements. Mentor and lead inspection teams and logistics personnel, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback. Conduct troubleshooting of complex RF hardware issues, analyze data printouts, and apply corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability. WHO YOU ARE You are a proactive hardware engineer who excels at integrating complex RF and IT systems, leading cross‑functional teams, and driving continuous improvement through analytical problem‑solving. Your strong written and verbal communication enables you to produce clear technical reports and effectively train personnel. WHY JOIN US In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the delivery of mission‑critical hardware systems that support national security objectives. #RMSGG2026

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
14 years overall experience
Experience developing deployment schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety‑rule documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi‑service audiences.
Proven problem‑solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.
Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware.
Knowledgeable of IT / RF system design, installation, and test.
Travel up to 15% worldwide.
Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard HWE labor category level 2.
You must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs to apply to this position

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Experience with aerospace or defense hardware programs (missile systems, avionics, satellite payloads, etc.).
Knowledge of transportation packaging standards (MIL‑STD‑2025, ITAR compliance).
Familiarity with automated test systems and scripting languages (Python, LabVIEW, VBA) for instrument control and data acquisition.
Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Visio, SolidWorks) to produce rack layouts, cable routing diagrams, and as‑built drawings.
Ability to develop and maintain preventive‑maintenance schedules, safety documentation, and inspection checklists.
Proven leadership/mentoring ability – able to lead inspection teams, supervise logistics personnel, and train site staff.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end hardware integration, installing and aligning rack‑mount equipment, verifying mechanical interfaces, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Develop detailed build‑schedule and priority‑management plans, monitoring milestones, risks, and communicating updates to stakeholders and customers.
Manage logistics and pre‑ship processes, conducting thorough inspections, generating reports, creating packaging solutions, and coordinating transport vendors.
Design, fabricate, and test power, data, fiber‑optic, and RF cables to specification, performing continuity, impedance, and signal‑integrity verification.
Operate and sustain the Integrated Test Facility, calibrating test equipment, stocking consumables, and enforcing safety and security protocols.
Coordinate with software and test engineers to configure systems for test campaigns and execute functional verification during on‑site deployments.
Produce as‑built drawings, inspection logs, test reports, and configuration records, delivering regular status briefings to customers and internal leadership.
Implement continuous‑improvement initiatives by identifying process bottlenecks in racking, logistics, and testing and proposing efficiency enhancements.
Mentor and lead inspection teams and logistics personnel, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback.
Conduct troubleshooting of complex RF hardware issues, analyze data printouts, and apply corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability.