Ground System Engineer ADP - Level 4

Reference: 732758BRPosted: 2026-06-18Location: Patuxent River, MarylandSalary: $109,200 - $192,510Clearance: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:We are Lockheed MartinAt Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we're takinginnovation to the next level. From designing themost advanced air vehicle to designing aircraftthat defies gravity, our engineers live on thecutting edge of technology. Never have theopportunities for a technical career been solimitless.Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, home ofthe world-renowned Skunk Works, turnsvisionary aircraft into reality and is known forbuilding the finest military aircraft in the world.This recognition is continually earned throughour commitment to relentless research anddevelopment of high-performance aircraft,continuously seeking innovative, low-cost designand manufacturing strategies, and deliveringoperational readiness for our customers'missions to ensure continued relevancy for thelife cycle of our products.The Skunk Works (Lockheed Martin AdvancedDevelopment Program) is looking for world classtalent in SYSTEMS FIELD ENGINEERING to be apart of a team that will carry on our traditionmaking history in advanced aircraftdevelopment.As a System Engineer you will providetechnical services and guidance on installation, upgrades, maintenance, configuration management and mission operations ofUnmanned Air System (UAS) Ground Control Stations (GCS). Provide expertise for resolving technical problems, troubleshoots products and modifies them to customer requirements. Provides training to customers. The candidate will be an integral member of a technical team responsible for overseeing a complex mission system during operations and will be able to confer with a broader engineering team regarding anomalies in system operation.As part of the team, the selected candidate willhelp design, develop, integrate and test a varietyof mission system equipment onto airborneplatforms. The candidate will be expected toperforms hands-on activities by building andinstalling electrical and mechanical componentsincluding cable assemblies, computer systemsand voice/data communication devices. Thecandidate will organize and manage multipleprototype development areas. The candidate willuse special test equipment for verification ofsystem functionality. Actively contribute in the team developingseveral systems including System IntegrationLabs, Deployable Shelters, and Fixed Facilities insupport of various projects. Work effectively withmembers for the Hardware Engineering,Platform Engineering, Software Engineering, andIntegration/Test teams to develop a flexible testfacility capable of supporting both developmentand test efforts. leading maintenance, upgrade,and build-up efforts on legacy and new systems,on or ahead of schedule, within proposedbudgets. Support the Hardware EngineeringLead when on travel, ensuring local efforts staycoordinated and problems get resolved as theyarise. Actively contribute as part the HardwareEngineering team, developing systems includingSystem Integration Labs (SILs), DeployableSystems, and Fixed Facility systems acrossseveral projects.What’s In It For YouOur employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: · Medical · Dental · 401k · Paid time off · Work/life balance · Career development · Mentorship opportunities · Rewards & recognitionLearn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.aeroTEaeropaxaeroFTDEBasic Qualifications:Bachelors degree in STEM or related field (preferably Electrical Engineering) OR appropriate, equivalent and applicable system admin/IT experience from desired skills below in lieu of degree.Security+ CertificationDOD Top Secret ClearanceDesired Skills:UAV Technology ExperienceAdmin experience with Cisco, Juniper, Linux or RHEL, Windows, Windows Server, ESXi, networking.Network Administration computer system administration with experience in troubleshooting networks and computersAircraft modification experience and avionic integrationTechnical report writingExperience operating/maintaining support equipmentKnowledge/experience with integrated logistics supportEngineering technicianLinux/Unix administrationMust be willing to work any shift to support customer and test needsExtended and frequent travels is preferredSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 yearsOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per weekPay 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 $109,200 - $192,510. 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.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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANYRelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Systems Engineering: System of Systems IntegrationType: Full-TimeShift: First