Lockheed Martin · 11 hours ago
Field Engineer Sr. - United Kingdom (EXPAT)
Cape Vincent, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leader in engineering innovative solutions for resilient systems. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the COLUMBIA/Dreadnought SSBN construction, coordinating with various teams to ensure the successful installation and maintenance of navigation subsystems.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Ability to coordinate with industry partners to deploy upgrades throughout the fleet
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to climb up and down ladders to access submarines is required
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related subject area from an accredited college or university
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)
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
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$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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