JOB ID: 731429BR
Date posted: Jul. 15, 2026
Description:
What We're Doing
Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks.
The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.
The Work
The Senior Field Engineer responsibilities include development and support of the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA’s) GMD program. You will be responsible for analyzing, repairing, and maintaining components within GWS.
General activities :
- Designs, develops, and documents work instructions for repairing Shop Repairable Units (SRU).
- Collaborates with other technicians and engineers to determine system faults, maintenance requirements and document technical procedures.
- Ensure IPC standards are met.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding and wide application of electrical and mechanical related technical principles, theories, and concepts. Show general knowledge of other related disciplines.
Essential Functions:
- Apply "systems thinking" to ensure developed products are scalable, maintainable, and meet end-user needs.
- Communicate openly and effectively with teammates and customer representatives.
- The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborations across disciplines.
Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
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Basic Qualifications:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Depot forward maintenance experience
- Associate Certified Electronic Technician (CETs) certification or equivalent; or demonstrated experience with soldering, troubleshooting and testing in lieu of CET.
- IPC – 610/620 Certification
- Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to handle all types of hand tools (wrenches, pliers, crimp, screwdriver, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to review technical manuals, drawings, schematics.
- Proficiency with Electrical Static Discharge control processes
- Ability to develop practical solutions to a range of complex problems.
- Ability to influence the overall objectives and long-term goals of the organization.
- Ability to understand and apply concepts within the field and related disciplines.
- Active DoD Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
- Familiarity with any of the following: IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-DTL-22520, NASA-STD-8739, and/or ANSI/ESD S20.20.
- IPC A-610 Class 2 or Class 3 soldering certificate
- Experience working with spacecraft, aircraft, rocket ordnance/rocket motors, and missile components all a plus.
- Experience with assembling, repairing, and testing mechanical and electrical components and systems.
- Ability to operate a Forklift, truck mounted crane, and other MHE associated equipment.
- Experience in isolating and correcting malfunctions using automatic and semi-automatic program maintenance diagnostics, unit self-tests, and Built-In Test Equipment (BITE) as well as industry standard commercial off the shelf external test equipment.
- Proficient in the use of a wide range of test equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters.
- Proficiency performing electrical system diagnostics and troubleshooting to isolate and resolve root cause problems within a circuit card assembly (CCA) or electro-mechanical system.
- Graduate of a commercial or military maintenance school or program.
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Secret
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:
9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
RMS
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering
Type:
Task Order/IDIQ
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
