Description: Please be aware that Lockheed Martin has recently identified that the associated scope of work for this position will transition to a subcontract in March 2024. Lockheed Martin is supporting the complete transition of employment for employees impacted with the transition and will keep open lines of communication through the interview, offer, and transition process.

You will be the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for the MQ-1 and/or MQ-9 team. Our team is responsible for managing, controlling, and directing resources to accomplish scheduled and unscheduled organizational-level maintenance on MQ-1 and MQ-9 aircraft and associated equipment in an OCONUS environment.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the maintenance efforts on MQ-1 and MQ-9 aircraft, ensuring timely and efficient completion of maintenance tasks, and collaborating with the Shift Lead to manage resources. You will also be responsible for directing and assisting in the inspection, troubleshooting, and operations of deployed communications equipment. Your Responsibilities Will Include:

•Managing and controlling resources to accomplish scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks

•Directing and assisting in the inspection, troubleshooting, and operations of deployed communications equipment

•Scheduling satellite communications airtime and coordinating link activation with Department of Defense and civilian agencies

•Assembling, connecting, securing, and interconnecting components such as transmitters, power supplies, and antenna assemblies

•Monitoring and de-conflicting transmit/receive signals to ensure optimum performance

•Installing network technical solutions for real-time video dissemination via Remote Split Operations architecture

•Performing aircraft engine runs and weapons loading and unloading as needed

•Enforcing and adhering to technical data and management procedures

•Ensuring compliance with environmental directives and applicable environmental protection/compliance guidance

•Encouraging a work environment of zero accidents and injuries

Why Join Us

We're looking for a collaborative and experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft and equipment and contribute to the success of our operations. If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for aircraft maintenance, we encourage you to apply. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in an OCONUS environment and be part of a dynamic team that values safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

This position supports our Special Operations Forces – Global Logistics Support Services contract, which is the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) largest service contract vehicle providing a wide range of tailored logistics, maintenance, and sustainment services. Learn more here: SOF GLSS

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We Hear You, We See You. At Lockheed Martin, we invest in people and promote the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse thinkers like you! At Lockheed Martin, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global Diversity & Inclusion

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:

Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

At least four years of hands-on aircraft maintenance experience

Ability to successful complete CONUS Recovery Center (CRC) for deployment

Have a valid US civilian Passport

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Desired Skills:

1 year MQ-1 and/or MQ-9 maintenance experience

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression 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: 7-Day Continuous Operator

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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 Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CTRL (S0806)

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Technicians

Type: Task Order/IDIQ

Shift: First