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Lockheed Martin
Field Engineer Sr SATCOM - Ex Pat JAPAN - Secret
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A Telecommunications Specialist or Engineer designs or configures telecommunications systems, including electronic communication systems for voice, video, or data. Supervises system installation and maintenance.
$118,517 / year median in Maryland
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Job ID:
733559BR Date posted: Jun. 29, 2026Description:
What We're Doing Our Team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team, is engineering, developing and integrating new capability for the Missile Defense System. Who We Are Lockheed Martin is a renowned leader in the defense technology industry, known for our commitment to innovation, mission success, and cutting-edge solutions. We foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where our employees are driven by a shared passion for excellence. The Work The selected SATCOM technician will provide technical services support of a Hardened TransportableMET AN/GSC-52
satellite terminal in Shariki, Japan. Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of Satellite Terminal systems, including connectivity to local and wide area networks, end-to end telecommunications, circuit switching systems, and Long-Haul communications/Transmissions systems. Analyzes capabilities and performance, identifies problems, takes corrective actions to ensure the most efficient operations of the SATCOM equipment. Monitors status and performance of Transmission/Receive systems. Quickly responds to circuit outages and coordinates with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users, when necessary, in order to restore communications services. Who You Are A successful candidate must understand and be dedicated to the C2BMC Mission. The successful candidate will need to utilize good communication skills and good organizational skills to facilitate collaboration across the many organizations necessary to accomplish challenging missions. Why Join Us- Be part of a dedicated team working on state-of-the-art technology that has a direct impact on national defense and security.
- Join a company that values innovation and encourages employees to push the boundaries of what is possible.
- Collaborate with a group of talented engineers and professionals in a stimulating and challenging work environment.
- Enjoy opportunities for career development and advancement within a forward-thinking organization.
Basic Qualifications:
- Active DoD Final Secret Clearance required prior to starting
- Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, SecurityX, CCNA Security, CySA+
- , GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CISSP).
- Must have strong skills and background in SATCOM principals, operations, maintenance, and repair.
- Skilled in utilizing common SATCOM test equipment.
- Must understand signal flow and end-to-end configuration diagrams for circuits
- Knowledge of Network System Administration
- Experience working with Microsoft operating system environments/platforms
- Familiarity with CISCO routers and switches
- HEMP hardening maintenance and HEMP hardening testing experience
Desired Skills:
- Prior military satellite communications technician US Navy
ET NEC 1465, US
Air ForceAFSC 2E1X1, US
Army MOS 31S/25S, or US Marine CorpsMOS 2827
- PAAWNS experience
- MET experience
- HEMP hardening maintenance and HEMP hardening testing experience
- A mix of strategic and tactical satellite communications experience
- CCNA certification
- Basic Linux or RedHat-based server administration experience
- Basic experience with operations, preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on generators, HVAC/ECU climate control systems
- EBEM experience