Solid State Radar Maintainer at LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Virginia Beach, VA
Contract type: Full time

Date posted: May. 28, 2026

WHAT WE’RE DOING

Multi-mission capable with the ability to simultaneously detect ultra-low to high altitude targets while performing its normal surveillance mission; Lockheed Martin’s long range and medium range radars set the industry standard for ground-based air surveillance. With more than 60 years of experience developing and delivering ground-based radar solutions to our customers, our high-performing, high-reliability, solid state radar systems specialize in early warning, situational awareness, tactical ballistic missile surveillance, and defense. Our radars are designed with the highest degree of commonality and fully integrated Solid State Radar systems. They can operate in all environments, are available in highly mobile configurations, and are deployed worldwide.

WHO WE ARE

WHO YOU ARE

Seeking experienced Radar Maintainers to support the AN/FSY-3, SPACE FENCE radar and subsystems in Kwajalein, MI. The selected candidate will analyze and evaluate radar products and related performance. Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions to eliminate problems in minimum time. Install product engineering upgrades, and/or remove products ensuring coordinative engineering field change processes and requirements. Conduct site-level Corrective and Preventive Maintenance to Space Fence radar, support systems, and system interfaces. Monitor and maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures ensuring that tasks are performed within program and customer guidelines. Maintain effective customer communications and relations. May provide onsite training of customer support personnel.

Additional duties and responsibilities include: Assisting in arranging for services of outside vendors; understanding the required supplies and repair parts needed to maintain radar system performance, including working with Logistics personnel to orders parts as needed. Supporting all trades in their related job duties. Responding to emergency maintenance requests as required. Performing a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of site equipment as needed, including peripheral and associated facility systems. Validation of technical maintenance work packages on site equipment to support technical manuals updates. Applicants should be aware that there is limited medical care on the island. Applicant must be capable of working within a small group of highly motivated and trained professionals who provide facilities, radar, mechanical, electrical, IT and electronics support 24/7. The team environment is critical for mission support.

This position will be unaccompanied.

WHY JOIN US

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and well being are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.

Basic Qualifications

  • Advanced Radar, Sensor, or Optics Maintenance and/or Operator background.
  • Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance on military radar systems and subsystems.
  • Ability to move to support expat assignment in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
  • Ability to obtain an Interim DoD secret security clearance prior to starting this position.

Desired Skills

  • Knowledge of Basic Linux command line operations
  • Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC Systems and/or site level facility maintenance activities, electronic controls, electrical, IT and computer hardware a plus.

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

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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.

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.

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

Business Unit

RMS

Relocation Available

No

Career Area

Systems Engineering: Other

Type

Full-Time

Shift

Multiple shifts available

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

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