Field Engineer Sr - THAAD Ft. Bliss

Job Description

You will be the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Augmentation Team Lead for the THAAD CLS Augmentation Team. Our team enables rapid OCONUS surge support for international partners operating the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, delivering maintenance, sustainment, and training across all tactical sites.

What You Will Be Doing
As the CLS Augmentation Team Lead you will direct a small, high performing subcontractor crew (up to four members) while stationed at the THAAD Training Academy, Fort Bliss, TX. You'll oversee day to day maintenance, drive curriculum and faculty development, and stand ready to deploy anywhere in the world for up to 30 day rotations, ensuring the THAAD weapon system stays mission ready.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading the CLS Augmentation Team in all maintenance and repair activities for THAAD hardware both at the Training Academy and at remote CONOCONUS sites.
Supervising new maintainer and operator training, guaranteeing all equipment used for instruction remains fully serviceable.
Rapidly deploying OCONUS to backfill CLS personnel, executing contractual sustainment tasks for our international partner.
Translating customer and product requirements into realistic, cost effective technical solutions.
Developing training curricula and supporting faculty under the direction of the THAAD Academy Commandant.
Initiating engineering reach back for advanced troubleshooting and providing expert guidance to the team.
Communicating clearly with Lockheed Martin, Missile Defense Agency, and other stakeholders on status, concerns, and corrective actions.
Identifying, troubleshooting, and repairing anomalies during standard Battery operations to maintain hardware readiness.
Preparing concise oral and written briefings for program leadership that influence planning and operational decisions.

Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a collaborative leader who thrives in fast paced, mission critical environments and enjoys mentoring technical talent. This role puts you at the heart of a cutting edge missile defense program, offering unparalleled exposure to global defense operations and advanced THAAD technology. You'll work side by side with Lockheed Martin engineers and Missile Defense Agency officials, shaping training standards that protect our allies worldwide. If you're ready to lead a skilled team, travel on demand, and make a direct impact on international security, this is the opportunity to accelerate your career while contributing to a vital defense capability.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Fort Bliss, TX.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.

Basic Qualifications

5-10 years of relevant experience working in Field Service and / or Systems Engineering (or similar position)
Previous experience with the THAAD weapon system (or similar Air Defense system)
An active U.S. Department of Defense SECRET (or Interim SECRET) Security Clearance.
A valid U.S. Passport with no restrictions on travel
Willingness to travel on short notice & perform these duties at remote CONOCONUS locations
Ability to meet International Partner business visa requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential
Candidate must be able to maintain a good working relationship with the internal and external stakeholders
Candidate may also be required to take a post-offer, pre-employment physical to determine deployability capabilities as defined by the contract

**Candidate must be able to obtain a CompTIA Security + certification within 90 days of start date to satisfy contractual requirement

Desired skills

Minimum Bachelor's degree in appropriate field commensurate to assignment and / or equivalent military background
Previous experience as a THAAD or Patriot Field Service Leader, Contractor Logistics Support Leader and / or Maintenance Leader
- Demonstrated ability in interpreting technical manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, interface specifications, and system level requirements
- Demonstrated ability in applying troubleshooting and fault detection/isolation methods
Comp TIA Security + Certification
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification
Previous experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple technical disciplines (Systems Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar)
Previous experience executing maintenance management in a military environment (US Army, foreign military, or similar)
Previous experience developing new equipment training material for military systems (THAAD, PAC-3, or similar)
Program/Project Management experience with the ability to articulate sophisticated technical and programmatic issues to subordinates, peers, management, and customers
Basic knowledge of:
- Electrical/mechanical aptitude
- Hydraulic operations
- Army Supply System
- Army Sustainment (i.e. Depot Maintenance) concepts/processes
- Army Field Maintenance concepts/processes
Other desired military (MOS) training:
- 14A / 140A / 14E / 140E / 14H / 14T / 25U

EEO

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.

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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.

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.

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.

National Pay Statement

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 $73,800 - $130,180. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $84,900 - $147,085. 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.