Senior Hardware Engineer, Level 3 -Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Aurora, CO

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 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. This position is contingent upon the program award expected by year-end 2025. This role is first of the C2 Hardware Engineering team on the new Water Moccasin program. The responsibilities of this role require: Team startup activities such as procedure and training development for the Command and Control IT (C2IT) system Alignment of Mission Unique Element (MUE) hardware, software, and Mission Application software 2 hour recall response for hardware or other mission-critical systems as directed by customer (hardware and transmission issue troubleshooting and resolution) Administrative tasks (e.g., privileged user, issue tracking, testing, metrics/trending, coordination, training, and documentation) System Admin tasks to manage user access, software licenses, and file storage Network Management configuration tasks Configuration management of mission unique applications bundles, modifications, and the ground application repository Support to end users with baseline updates Preventative and periodic maintenance and sparing, daily checks for C2 ground hardware Efficiency mindset - aligned with Lean Operations philosophy (operational success balanced with continual resource optimization. It is a constant goal, and a comprehensive philosophy that extends beyond automating 24/7 operator activities; it includes all functions where every manual activity is an optimization opportunity) Participate in and/or lead working groups and make presentations/recommendations to customers and the leadership team on detailed technical aspects of the system Candidate should have hardware/software maintenance experience, advanced communication skills, and a strong desire to help the greater team be successful. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. If you are looking to develop your technical skills and contribute to a dynamic, fast-moving, high-performance team while adapting to an ever-changing environment, then this position might be just for you!

Requirements

Minimum 2 years Space mission operations experience (ex: real-time flight operations, anomaly resolution or system performance analysis)
Experience maintaining mission unique hardware systems and/or networks
Experience with anomaly response/resolution
Leadership experience of a technical team as team lead, project lead, or formal leader
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to varying levels of employees, management and customers
Ability to multi-task, especially to perform multiple assignments while meeting competing deadlines
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance and CI poly
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing hardware/network/system troubleshooting procedures/documentation
Data center experience
System Admin experience
Experience utilizing a breadth of software platforms/languages: Python, PERL, Linux, AWS, etc.
Previous experience with a customer base on a program for complex systems and issue resolution
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Enjoys working in a team environment and collaborating with people in different functions
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Responsibilities

Team startup activities such as procedure and training development for the Command and Control IT (C2IT) system
Alignment of Mission Unique Element (MUE) hardware, software, and Mission Application software
2 hour recall response for hardware or other mission-critical systems as directed by customer (hardware and transmission issue troubleshooting and resolution)
Administrative tasks (e.g., privileged user, issue tracking, testing, metrics/trending, coordination, training, and documentation)
System Admin tasks to manage user access, software licenses, and file storage
Network Management configuration tasks
Configuration management of mission unique applications bundles, modifications, and the ground application repository
Support to end users with baseline updates
Preventative and periodic maintenance and sparing, daily checks for C2 ground hardware
Efficiency mindset - aligned with Lean Operations philosophy (operational success balanced with continual resource optimization. It is a constant goal, and a comprehensive philosophy that extends beyond automating 24/7 operator activities; it includes all functions where every manual activity is an optimization opportunity)
Participate in and/or lead working groups and make presentations/recommendations to customers and the leadership team on detailed technical aspects of the system