Job ID: 686856BR Date posted: Feb. 13, 2025 Program: PLSSS
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The Payload Launch Sites Support Services (PLSSS) Program provides all launch processing support functions for Office of Space Launch (OSL). The program’s two primary operating locations are Vandenberg AFB, CA and Cape Canaveral AFS, FL. Key elements of the PLSSS program scope include satellite launch processing, satellite transport operations, satellite propellant loading operations, and satellite processing facilities O&M, clean room operations, and safety and environmental services.

The Engineer selected for this position will provide direct support for maintenance, operation, and project planning for Industrial Controls projects for multiple facilities.

This role’s primary duty will consist of overseeing facility systems by:

• Work with a team of Industrial Controls Engineers to complete both project and O&M tasks associated with Facility Operations.
• Working with and leading project teams for implementing improvement and recapitalization projects.
• Investigating SCADA system alarms and troubleshooting irregular sensors data
• Investigating sequence of operations of systems by analyzing source code.
• Investigating and replacing failed or non-conforming components
• Adjusting Alarms, Trends, and System Configurations, and Source Code to implement changes while maintaining operations.
This role may also:
- Identify scope of work for Controls Engineering designs based on preliminary review of customer requirements.
- Assess and analyze the operation of existing systems using detailed trend analyses.
- Implement small design upgrade projects or provide technical expertise for large projects.
- Update documentation to be incorporated in drawings by drafters and configuration mgt.
- Prepare detailed estimates and develops probable cost estimates for projects within the business unit.

Candidates for this position must have US Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI w/Poly Clearance.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with the design, analysis, operation, and maintenance of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems.
• Excellent documentation, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI w/Poly government security clearance.
Desired Skills:
• 4 years of Combined Engineering Experience
• Knowledge of IEC-61131-3 and programming languages used with Industrial Controls
programming Standard.
• Experience using Schneider Electric, Trane, Siemens, or Rockwell PLCs
• Experience using the following Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software: Citect, Unity Pro,
ControlXpert, PlantSCADA, or Trane Synchrony.
• Experience using BacNet or Modbus Serial/Ethernet based communications protocols.
• Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and/or Failure Modes & Effects
Analysis (FMEA) practices.
• Experience with Network architecture design and troubleshooting
• Security+ Certification
• Project Management Experience
• Experience with utilizing IBM Maximo
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: 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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Miscellaneous Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First