Tactical Hardware Engineer

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, 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!

The successful candidate will serve as the primary technician/integration member for the MDAC/9G program on the Coast Guard Sites Team, overseeing hardware installation, de‑installation, and modifications while providing multi‑level support across lab equipment configurations, software groups, test operations, and engineering design. Responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls) in a closed‑loop, mission‑critical environment; diagnosing and repairing Oasis blade servers, Cisco switches/servers, tactical consoles, and related cabinets; and authoring, updating, and maintaining SOPs and technical manuals to ensure knowledge continuity and rapid issue resolution. Flexibility to work various shifts and weekend overtime is required.

Basic Qualifications

• Operational (shipboard) maintenance experience and/or military/civilian technical training related to this position may be considered.
• Familiar with troubleshooting/repair practices
• Must be a team player with excellent verbal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical members of the engineering/management staff and personnel assigned to related work centers.
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be willing to work overtime and shift work (including weekends) as directed by immediate manager.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the SECRET level.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Aegis system equipment elements and operational enhancements.
• Knowledge of equipment dispositions and Lab Stand ups (Rack & Stack).
• Knowledge of Visio, and Cable Block Diagrams.
• Property Management (PROP) experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products: Excel, Word, Access and Power Point Software, as well as UNIX, and Linux operating systems.
• Test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter) experience.
• The ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
• Problem solver with ability to shift priorities as needed.