Field Engineer, Sr - GMD Weapons Systems; GWS
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Overview
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.
Job DescriptionWhat 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.
TheWork
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.
- 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.
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.
WhyJoin 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.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!
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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
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 remotelyOnsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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