Lockheed Martin · 2 hours ago
Field Engineer Sr SATCOM - Ex Pat JAPAN - Secret
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a renowned leader in the defense technology industry, known for our commitment to innovation, mission success, and cutting-edge solutions. The selected SATCOM technician will provide technical services support for satellite terminal systems and ensure efficient operations through troubleshooting and maintenance.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Provide technical services support of a Secure Internet Protocol Router Network/Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR/NIPR) Access Point (SNAP) small transportable satellite terminal
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
Qualification
Required
Technical services support of a Secure Internet Protocol Router Network/Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR/NIPR) Access Point (SNAP) small transportable satellite terminal
Operating, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of Satellite Terminal systems
Connectivity to local and wide area networks
End-to-end telecommunications
Circuit switching systems
Long-Haul communications/Transmissions systems
Analyzing capabilities and performance
Identifying problems and taking corrective actions
Monitoring status and performance of Transmission/Receive systems
Quickly responding to circuit outages and coordinating with distant end facilities and local Systems/Users
Preferred
Prior military satellite communications technician US Navy ET NEC 1465, US Air Force AFSC 2E1X1, US Army MOS 31S/25S, or US Marine Corps MOS 2827
Familiarity with TACLANE encryption devices and Crypto Device Loaders such as SKLs
A self-starter with strong communications skills and Windows, Unix, Networks System Administration experience
Proficiency with signal cabling standards (fiber, TFOCA, CAT5, CAT6, SVOIP, VOIP)
Familiarity with MET and SNAP SATCOM Terminals
A mix of strategic and tactical satellite communications experience
Basic Linux or RedHat-based server administration experience
Basic experience with operations, preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on generators
EBEM experience
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
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$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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