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This is part of an expat multi contractor team.
24x7 HWE&M Engineering Shift team position supporting the operations and maintenance of a large scale RF Communication site across multiple systems with varying degrees of interaction. Will be part of a multi-contractor team of hardware and system engineers located at a OCONUS site. Position requires a 2yr commitment on site beginning upon initial relocation. Selectee will possibly perform pre-deployment training and preparation at several Washington, DC area LM programs. Personnel selected for this position will be on a rotating shift schedule to meet customer monitoring requirements. Opportunities include qualifying as a Shift Team Lead and a path to a HWE&M day staff position.
Primary responsibility will be to provide operations and maintenance support across multiple large, integrated, complex hardware-software communication systems in a real-time environment and on a 24/7 shift basis. Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance support across multiple external interfaces over a robust multi-tiered network. Daily activities may include, but are not limited to, discrepancy report generation, work off and resolution, Operations & Maintenance training/mentoring, trending, procedure development, data collection, fault isolation, and performing real-time manual actions to restore system capabilities. Participation in corrective maintenance will require remove/replace, repair, and testing failed hardware. Candidate will work closely with other on site hardware engineers to provide support for discrepancy work off, installation efforts, and special test configurations. Will assist contractor and customer meetings by attending, participating, and/or leading. Performance of maintenance activities will include climbing multiple sets of stairs, lifting/carrying up to 50lbs, and working in non-environment-controlled workspaces. Strict adherence to all applicable administrative, safety and security policies is required. Candidates will be required to initially work a standard schedule and perform 24x7 shiftwork as part of training and readiness. Ultimately candidate will be assigned to a 24x7 rotating position. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Basic Qualifications:
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Current TS/SCI Security Clearance with valid CI Polygraph
• Must be able to travel to a OCONUS overseas site
• Experience with customer-built and COTs-based high speed networks, IT systems, and real-time software applications supporting communications systems
• Experience with MS Office Products, Windows based operating systems and applications
Desired Skills:
• Technical experience with SATCOM Ground Terminals to include parabolic antennas, receive/transmit equipment, control, and status networks, IF and baseband signal processing.
• Technical experience with varied test equipment to include built-in test equipment, oscilloscopes, spectrum/link/network analyzers, power meters and signal generation equipment
• Technical experience with facility support systems for RF ground terminal systems (power, HVAC, etc.)
• Prior electronics and/or satellite communications training or experience
• Knowledge of network management, TCP/ICP, Cisco IOS, VMware, scripting, Windows 7, and Microsoft software products
• IAT Level I or higher certification: A+, Network+, Security+, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proactive and positive team player with ability to effectively work closely with co-contractor teammates at multiple levels
• Experience providing Ground Engineering O&M support, RF communication antennas and associated transmit and receive hardware systems, wideband/narrowband applications, signal analysis
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Hardware Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available
• Technical experience with SATCOM Ground Terminals to include parabolic antennas, receive/transmit equipment, control, and status networks, IF and baseband signal processing.
• Technical experience with varied test equipment to include built-in test equipment, oscilloscopes, spectrum/link/network analyzers, power meters and signal generation equipment
• Technical experience with facility support systems for RF ground terminal systems (power, HVAC, etc.)
• Prior electronics and/or satellite communications training or experience
• Knowledge of network management, TCP/ICP, Cisco IOS, VMware, scripting, Windows 7, and Microsoft software products
• IAT Level I or higher certification: A+, Network+, Security+, etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proactive and positive team player with ability to effectively work closely with co-contractor teammates at multiple levels
• Experience providing Ground Engineering O&M support, RF communication antennas and associated transmit and receive hardware systems, wideband/narrowband applications, signal analysis