Senior System Engineer, Field Technician - Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin

Job Summary

As a Senior System Engineer and Field Technician, you will join the THAAD Post Production Foreign Military Service (FMS) Team, supporting advanced missile defense systems. Responsibilities include assisting in planning and executing missile field surveillance testing, managing material procurement, addressing field anomalies, interacting with customers, and updating missile manuals. This role requires a self-motivated individual capable of working in a high-tempo environment, contributing to project milestones, and applying technical standards. You will collaborate with multi-discipline engineering teams to gather information for customer decision-making.

Must Have

  • Previous experience in Logistics within Army / Air Force / Navy / DoD Logistics environment or commercial equivalent
  • Proven interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic knowledge on UNIX/Linux Operating Systems
  • Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Security+ certification or the ability to earn within 6 months of hire date
  • An active U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance
  • A valid U.S. Passport with no restrictions on travel
  • Able to travel overseas up to 40%
  • Ability to complete work under very general supervision
  • Motivated individual who is a self-starter able to work in high Up-tempo environment
  • Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects
  • Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques
  • Ability to work with multi-discipline engineering teams to track and gather information

Good to Have

  • Ability to coordinate, plan, and execute weapon system hardware, software, and firmware upgrades and modifications as the Field Operations team lead for the UAE THAAD Logistics Operations Center (ULOC)
  • Previous experience as a Field Service Technician or Contractor Logistics Support Technician
  • Previous experience leading a team of Field Service Technicians or Contractor Logistics Support Technicians
  • Previous experience executing maintenance management in a military environment (US Army, foreign military, or similar)
  • Ability to apply troubleshooting / fault detection / fault isolation procedures independently
  • THAAD Operator and/or Field Technician experience

Perks & Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with generous matching and company contributions
  • Paid time off (PTO, paid holidays, jury duty, military obligations)
  • Work/life balance programs
  • Career development opportunities
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Rewards & recognition programs
  • Professional development through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, and skills enhancement
  • Generous maternity and paternity leave policies
  • Mother's rooms at facilities
  • Flexible work schedules (Flex-time, depending on position)

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 708124BR Date posted: Jan. 03, 2026

Description:As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems.

Come be a part of the THAAD Post Production Foreign Military Service (FMS) Team, which is one of the most advanced missile defense systems in the world and is ready to take on the challenge. As a Field Technician, supporting all of THAAD Post-Production Missile field activities, you will be responsible for supporting missile field surveillance testing by assisting in the planning and execution, you will be involved in material procurement process from proposal to delivery needed to sustain fielded missiles, ready to support discussions involving field anomalies and potential solutions affecting the Post Production team, be prepared to interact with customers by addressing their issues and priorities, and support development and updates of field and engineering missile manuals and documents required to support Soldier and field technician procedures that support stored or deployed THAAD missiles. As a Field Technician you will:

•Be able to complete work under very general supervision.

•Motivated individual who is a self-starter able to work in high Up-tempo environment.

•Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.

•Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

•Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.

•Work with multi-discipline engineering teams to track and gather information required to provide the customer to assist in the decision making process.

To promote the sharing of ideas, fosters an inclusive work environment that encourages differences and big-picture thinking.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical

• Dental

• 401k

• Paid time off

• Work/life balance

• Career development

• Mentorship opportunities

• Rewards & recognition

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Logistics within the Army / Air Force / Navy / DoD Logistics environment or commercial equivalent

• Proven interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with an ability to influence and act as change agent

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Basic knowledge on UNIX/Linux Operating Systems

• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Security+ certification or the ability to earn within 6 months of hire date

• An active U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance

• A valid U.S. Passport with no restrictions on travel

• Able to travel overseas up to 40%

• Must have valid passport, and ability to travel

Desired Skills:

• Ability to coordinate, plan, and execute weapon system hardware, software, and firmware upgrades and modifications as the Field Operations team lead for the UAE THAAD Logistics Operations Center (ULOC)

• Previous experience as a Field Service Technician or Contractor Logistics Support Technician

• Previous experience leading a team of Field Service Technicians or Contractor Logistics Support Technicians

• Previous experience executing maintenance management in a military environment (US Army, foreign military, or similar)

• Ability to apply troubleshooting / fault detection / fault isolation procedures independently

• THAAD Operator and/or Field Technician 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 facility.

Work Schedules: 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: 9x80 every other Friday off

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.

Join us at , 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, ’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. 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: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Logistics

Type: Task Order/IDIQ

Shift: First

About

At , 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.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful employee.

  • Collaborative

There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

Benefits

  • ### Healthcare

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • ### 401(k)/Retirement Plans

Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • ### Professional Development

We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.

  • ### Maternity and Paternity Leave

Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • ### Paid Time Off

We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • ### Flex-time

Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

10 Skills Required For This Role

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