Senior Network Engineer

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer science or a related technical field. Current Security Clearance:
Secret or higher. Prior experience supporting DTRA, SOCOM, or other defense R&D agencies.

E1155:
Network Engineer Sr Stf

You will be the Senior Network Engineer for the UGV Systems team. Our team is responsible for delivering advanced unmanned ground vehicle solutions that operate in GPS‑denied, subterranean, and contested environments.

As the Senior Network Engineer you will be responsible for leading the design, integration, and deployment of network‑centric capabilities that enable autonomous operations of unmanned ground vehicles.

• Design, develop, test, and field UGV systems for GPS‑denied and subterranean missions.
• Integrate advanced sensors and autonomy software into Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs).
• Oversee deployment of MANETs to enable distributed robotic operations underground.
• Support end‑to‑end development of navigation, sensor integration, and autonomous operations for CBRNE and threat‑detection missions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure system reliability in contested environments.

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more about the services that support the Special Operations Forces community.

This position is located in Fayetteville, NC. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.

• Master Degree in Engineering
• 12 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition, budgeting, and program management.
• Previous experience serving U.S. Special Operations Command.
• Familiar with GPS‑denied navigation, sensor fusion, and tactical communication networks.

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.

Onsite Full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Employee will work on‑site full‑time. No telecommuting.

Shift: First.

Work Schedule:

Non‑standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader. 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.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Top Secret.

Program: SOF GLSS. City, State:
Fayetteville, NC. Zip: 28303.

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