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Field Engineer Sr SATCOM - Ex Pat JAPAN - Secret Clearance

Bethesda, Maryland

Bethesda, Maryland

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Job ID: 685929BR Date posted: Feb. 03, 2025 Program: Command Control Battle Management Communications
Description:What We’re Doing
Our Team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team, is engineering, developing and integrating new capability for the Missile Defense System.

Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a renowned leader in the defense technology industry, known for our commitment to innovation, mission success, and cutting-edge solutions. We foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where our employees are driven by a shared passion for excellence.

The Work
The selected SATCOM technician will provide technical services support of a Secure Internet Protocol Router Network/Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR/NIPR) Access Point (SNAP) small transportable satellite terminal in Shariki, Japan.

Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and Long-Haul communications/Transmissions systems, in Kyoto, Japan. Analyzes capabilities and performance, identifies problems, takes corrective actions to ensure the most efficient operations of the SATCOM equipment. Monitors status and performance of Transmission/Receive systems. Quickly responds to circuit outages and coordinates with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users, when necessary, in order to restore communications services.

Who You Are
A successful candidate must understand and be dedicated to the C2BMC Mission. The successful candidate will need to utilize good communication skills and good organizational skills to facilitate collaboration across the many organizations necessary to accomplish challenging missions.

Why Join Us
•Be part of a dedicated team working on state-of-the-art technology that has a direct impact on national defense and security.
•Join a company that values innovation and encourages employees to push the boundaries of what is possible.
•Collaborate with a diverse group of talented engineers and professionals in a stimulating and challenging work environment.
•Enjoy opportunities for career development and advancement within a forward-thinking organization.
Basic Qualifications:
• Active DoD Secret Clearance prior to starting
• Must meet DoD 8140 certification requirements for IAT II (Security + CE, CCNA Security, etc.)
• Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principals, operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Skilled in utilizing common SATCOM test equipment.
• Must understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits
• Knowledge of Network System Administration
• Experience working with Microsoft operating system environments/platforms
• Familiarity with CISCO routers
• HEMP hardening maintenance and HEMP hardening testing experience
Desired Skills:
• Prior military satellite communications technician US Navy ET NEC 1465, US Air Force AFSC 2E1X1, US Army MOS 31S/25S, or US Marine Corps MOS 2827
• Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders such as SKLs
• A self-starter with strong communications skills and Windows, Unix, Networks System Administration experience
• Should be proficient with signal cabling standards, (fiber, TFOCA, CAT5, CAT6, SVOIP, VOIP) with the ability to install cabling systems to support network operations.
• Familiarity with MET and SNAP SATCOM Terminals
• A mix of strategic and tactical satellite communications experience
• Basic Linux or RedHat-based server administration experience
• Basic experience with operations, preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on generators
• EBEM experience
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: Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $71,000 - $136,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: Multiple shifts available
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