Job Description
Job Title:  Field Engineering Staff (SATCOM Site Lead) - Ex PAT Saudi Arabia
Posting Start Date:  9/10/26

Standard Job Description

Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives. Acts as local on-site representative to customer's organization.

 

What We’re Doing
Our Team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team, is engineering, developing and integrating new capability for the Missile Defense System.

Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a renowned leader in the defense technology industry, known for our commitment to innovation, mission success, and cutting-edge solutions. We foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where our employees are driven by a shared passion for excellence.

The Work
This position will be the Site Lead and technical SME overseeing technical services support of a hardened transportable MET satellite terminal in Saudi Arabia. Responsible for the oversight of operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and Long-Haul communications/Transmissions systems.
This lead will be responsible for generation and staffing of the site shift schedules, will have oversight to ensure all operational requirements are met and logistics/maintenance is performed as required.
The lead will coordinate all site activities and issues with O&M and Program leadership teams. Will generate metrics in support of reporting requirements and coordinate all site activities with the Site Commanders and military components. Successful candidate must be a team builder, and possess outstanding written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.

  • Willingness to cover 24x7 positions as mission requires.
  • Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Who You Are
A successful candidate must understand and be dedicated to the C2BMC Mission. The successful candidate will need to utilize good communication skills and good organizational skills to facilitate collaboration across the many organizations necessary to accomplish challenging missions.

Why Join Us

  • Be part of a dedicated team working on state-of-the-art technology that has a direct impact on national defense and security.
  • Join a company that values innovation and encourages employees to push the boundaries of what is possible.
  • Collaborate with a group of talented engineers and professionals in a stimulating and challenging work environment.
  • Enjoy opportunities for career development and advancement within a forward-thinking organization.

Basic Qualifications

  • A final secret clearance is required prior to starting
  • Strong Leadership Skills
  • Experienced in Project Management, Planning, and Resource Management.
  • Extensive skills and background in SATCOM principals, operations, maintenance, and repair
  • Skilled in utilizing common SATCOM test equipment
  • Solid understanding of signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits
  • Sound knowledge of Network System Administration
  • Experience working with Microsoft and LINUX operating system environments/platforms
  • Experience with TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders such as SKLs
  • Experience with CISCO routers and switches

Desired Skills

  • TS/SCI is a plus
  • Proven leadership experience; Solid & demonstrated team builder with outstanding organizational skills.
  • Prior military satellite communications technician US Navy ET NEC 1465, US Air Force AFSC 2E1X1, US Army MOS 31S/25S, or US Marine Corps MOS 2827
  • PAAWNS experience
  • MET experience
  • HEMP hardening maintenance and HEMP hardening testing experience
  • A mix of strategic and tactical satellite communications experience CCNA certification is a plus
  • Basic Linux or RedHat-based server administration experience
  • Prior leadership and management experience
  • Basic experience with operations, preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on generators, HVAC/ECU climate controlled systems
  • EBEM experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $100200.00 - $186200.00

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.