Hardware Engineer

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Harmans
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence. Your role here enables the rapid fielding of mission?critical hardware that safeguards national security and ensures our customers maintain operational superiority. By overseeing end?to?end integration, logistics, and test, you directly influence the success of high?visibility defense programs. THE WORK The Lab & Hardware Engineer is a critical role responsible for the end?to?end hardware integration of mission?critical equipment. Here you will focus on rack and stack activities, logistics (pre?ship inspections, pack?out, and system deployments), cable design/fabrication/testing, and Integrated Test Facility (ITF) laboratory management. As the Hardware Engineer you will act as the focal point and primary point?of?contact (POC) for all ITF activities, build?schedule coordination, and priority management in direct alignment with the customer's direction. In this role you will: • Lead end?to?end hardware integration, installing and aligning rack?mount equipment, verifying mechanical interfaces, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. • Develop detailed build?schedule and priority?management plans, monitoring milestones, risks, and communicating updates to stakeholders and customers. • Manage logistics and pre?ship processes, conducting thorough inspections, generating reports, creating packaging solutions, and coordinating transport vendors. • Design, fabricate, and test power, data, fiber?optic, and RF cables to specification, performing continuity, impedance, and signal?integrity verification. • Operate and sustain the Integrated Test Facility, calibrating test equipment, stocking consumables, and enforcing safety and security protocols. • Coordinate with software and test engineers to configure systems for test campaigns and execute functional verification during on?site deployments. • Produce as?built drawings, inspection logs, test reports, and configuration records, delivering regular status briefings to customers and internal leadership. • Implement continuous?improvement initiatives by identifying process bottlenecks in racking, logistics, and testing and proposing efficiency enhancements. • Mentor and lead inspection teams and logistics personnel, providing training, guidance, and performance feedback. • Conduct troubleshooting of complex RF hardware issues, analyze data printouts, and apply corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability. WHO YOU ARE You are a proactive hardware engineer who excels at integrating complex RF and IT systems, leading cross?functional teams, and driving continuous improvement through analytical problem?solving. Your strong written and verbal communication enables you to produce clear technical reports and effectively train personnel. WHY JOIN US In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the delivery of mission?critical hardware systems that support national security objectives. RMSGG2026 Basic Qualifications ? Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education. ? 14 years overall experience ? Experience developing deployment schedules, conducting equipment inspections, and authoring safety?rule documentation. ? Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of producing technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing packages for multi?service audiences. ? Proven problem?solving record: troubleshooting complex RF hardware, analyzing data printouts, implementing corrective actions that improve performance and maintainability. ? Ability to carry equipment, climb antennas, and rack hardware. ? Knowledgeable of IT / RF system design, installation, and test. ? Travel up to 15% worldwide. ? Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard HWE labor category level 2. You must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs to apply to this position Desired skills ? Master’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or a related field. ? Experience with aerospace or defense hardware programs (missile systems, avionics, satellite payloads, etc.). ? Knowledge of transportation packaging standards (MIL?STD?2025, ITAR compliance). ? Familiarity with automated test systems and scripting languages (Python, LabVIEW, VBA) for instrument control and data acquisition. ? Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, Visio, SolidWorks) to produce rack layouts, cable routing diagrams, and as?built drawings. ? Ability to develop and maintain preventive?maintenance schedules, safety documentation, and inspection checklists. ? Proven leadership/mentoring ability – able to lead inspection teams, supervise logistics personnel, and train site staff. Additional Skills: ? Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively in a team environment. ? Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement" 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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