THE WORKLockheed Martin's Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Infrastructure team is seeking a skilled
level 2 Hardware Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from our Boulder, CO, location.
Join a team where your hardware expertise will keep the sensors that watch the sky running flawlessly, give our warfighters the split-second advantage they need, and help keep the world safe. SBIRS and the Next-Gen GEO OPIR ground stations form the backbone of the United States' missile-warning architecture.
In this role you will work closely with software, security, and mission engineers to deliver ultra-reliable, and scalable ground-systems that enable continuous infrared surveillance and missile-warning capabilities for legacy and next-gen satellite constellations.
Standard Job Description
- Conducts or participates in the research, design, development, and testing of COTS or custom computing hardware and/or otherelectrical components.
- Develops designs for the installation of components and assembliesinto chassis, racks, cabinets,workstations, customer facilities, and/or shelters.
- Plans, directs, reviews and coordinates preparation of project documentation to ensure customer contract and company requirements are met.
- Prepares specifications, evaluates vendors, and analyzes test reports.
This is an EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ year of experience and a BS degree.
Basic Qualifications• Previous Hardware Engineering experience in mechanical/electrical design
• Knowledgeable in Hardware Engineering processes and tools.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required for consideration.
Desired Skills• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Hardware Engineer).
• Experienced with Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence
• Experience with operational ground systems
• Be a team player and work in a collaborative team environment
• Desire to work in a fast paced, mission-focused environment
• Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic
• Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
