Field Engineer Sr. - United Kingdom (EXPAT)

Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin, we engineer innovative solutions to deliver resilient systems, products, and services across evolving cyber threats. As risks to our hardware, software, and supply chains continue to rise, our customers require advanced solutions to mitigate growing vulnerabilities and ensure our systems can operate in cyber contested environments. Strong resiliency-focused engineering is essential to protecting Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) platform/weapon systems from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

THE WORK
***PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE CANDIDATE TO EXPATRIATE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR 3 OR MORE YEARS***

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. In this role you will permanently reside in United Kingdom as an Expatriate supporting COLUMBIA/Dreadnought SSBN construction for Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS) SP24 Navigation subsystem. The ideal candidate will coordinate with U.S. home office engineering staff, engineering project managers, program management, and U.S. field engineers on next generation subsystem installation, advanced support of inboard and outboard maintenance, problem investigation and troubleshooting tasks to support the COLUMBIA/Dreadnought SSBN SWS Navigation subsystem Shipyard Installation Test Program (SITP) lifecycle.

This position may require travel to United States (may include: Lockheed Martin RMS Mitchel Field, NY, Groton, CT., Cape Canaveral Space Force Base, FL., Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA., and Naval Submarine Base Bangor, WA). Assignment will otherwise be primarily located in Barrow-in-Furness, England.

Establish and provide the technical and engineering support during the development, proofing, integration, and completion of the Shipyard Test Procedures to be utilized during COLUMBIA/Dreadnought Missile Control Center Module (MCCM) construction.

Provide support to SITP related meetings, as required, to ensure the proper documentation is provided for the testing, operation, and maintenance of Navigation Subsystem Support Equipment.

Determine Shipyard schedule requirements to coordinate logistic milestones and to ensure timely delivery of required hardware and software to support planned Strategic System Program activities.

Maintain the reliability, calibration, and operational performance of the SWS Navigation subsystem. Provide engineering assistance associated with repairs, modifications, system tests, and checkout of newly installed systems.

Perform routine, scheduled, and preventative equipment and software maintenance. Troubleshoot and repair on-site equipment failures and investigate contributing factors to failures.

Assist in planning, installation, and testing of engineering or field changes or modifications. Provide operational and maintenance On-the-Job-Training (OJT) and assistance to personnel, review and develop information necessary to revise technical documentation for the system when deficiency or changes are identified.

Assist in tracking and developing requisition requirements of consumables and spare parts and repairable items.

Coordinate with various organizations to provide coordinated disposition for responses to inquiries, including Trouble Casualty Reports and the Trouble Failure Report program.

Ability to climb up and down ladders to access submarines is required.

WHO YOU ARE
You are an engineer who understands the importance of cybersecurity and our national defense. You can work independently or with a team. You have excellent communication skills and are interested in continuous improvement.

WHY JOIN US
The Trident program has a long history of success and is critical for national defense. You will join a team committed to engineering excellence

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Basic Qualifications

Active DoD Secret clearance or higher prior to start and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance

Must be willing to reside in the U.K. for a minimum of 3 years (start time of Expatriate assignment)

Ability to coordinate with industry partners to deploy upgrades throughout the fleet

Experience with navigation principles and applications (inertial applications).

Candidate will be required on an infrequent basis to go underway on units and to frequently work on moored pier-side units, Physical ability to navigate steep stairs and ladders as well as work in confined spaces is a requirement

Microsoft Office product knowledge

Desired skills

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related subject area from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Retired or former U.S. Navy SSBN Navigation Electronics Technician

Experience in analyzing and resolving problems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Clear and concise communication style, ability to communicate with all levels of leadership, peers and customers

Experience in managing and prioritizing your own workload that may consist of several tasks at once

Ability to work independently or as a member of a team

Self-starter, adept to taking initiative and working well on
a team

Ability to work with minimal detailed direction to deliver desired results

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships (both internal to LM and with customers)

Ability to handle long term tasking as well as emergent tasking to support the mission

Prior Trident experience is desired, Trident Navigation is a plus

Technical experience and knowledge of FBM Program

Experience with OHIO/Vanguard Class SSBNs and sustainment lifecycle to coordinate Extended Refit Period (ERPs) and Shipyard Installation Test Program (SITP)

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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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.

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 $89,300 - $157,550. 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 $102,800 - $178,135. 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.