Sr. Hardware Engineer

Standard Job Description

Who We Are

Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems (RMS) delivers advanced naval combat systems, automation technologies, and mission critical solutions for the U.S. Navy and international partners. Within the Autonomy Intelligence Maritime Solutions Integrated Engineering (AIMS IE) organization, the Machinery Controls & Automation Products department provides the control system capabilities that enable safe, reliable, and efficient shipboard operations across multiple platforms and customers. Our work demands deep technical rigor, disciplined execution, and forward looking innovation.

What We're Doing

Within the Autonomy Intelligence Maritime Solutions Integrated Engineering (AIMS IE) organization, the Controls & Automation Products department provides essential control system capabilities that enable shipboard operations across a variety of platforms and customers.

The Work

The Senior Member of Engineering Staff will be supporting all of the Machinery Controls and Automation programs within RMS. This position will be responsible for coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of the customer including system troubleshooting both in the Controls lab and on ship, artifact development, hardware design, and more.

Please note: Occasional travel to shipyard(s) may be required. This position requires the ability obtain and maintain a DoD government clearance at the Secret level.

Who You Are

You are a critical thinker with a passion for complex system integration, disciplined engineering, and solving multi-domain technical challenges. You thrive in environments where mechanical, electrical, software, and control systems intersect. You bring strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to drive clarity in complex technical spaces. You are motivated by mission impact and energized by engineering challenges that matter.

Why Join Us

Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership will directly impact the future of naval technology and national security. At Lockheed Martin RMS, you will work on high visibility programs that shape the future of naval automation. You will collaborate with seasoned engineers, controls experts, and ship integration specialists who are committed to mentorship, technical excellence, and innovation. Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work—reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a culture that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant hardware engineering experience in controls, automation, industrial machinery, robotics, maritime, aerospace, defense, or other complex electromechanical systems.

• Experience with control-system hardware architecture and design, including controllers, I/O, sensors, actuators, motor/drive interfaces, power distribution, and communications.

• Hands-on experience with PLCs, embedded controllers, industrial computers, or real-time control hardware.

• Experience with industrial communication protocols/interfaces such as Ethernet/IP, CAN/CANopen, or equivalent.

• Experience developing and reviewing schematics, wiring diagrams, interface drawings, cable/harness designs, and bills of material.

• Demonstrated ability to perform hardware integration, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, verification, and qualification testing.

• Experience translating system/customer requirements into hardware requirements, architecture, interfaces, and verification methods.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience with machinery control and automation systems, particularly propulsion, pumps, valves, motors, generators, hydraulics, pneumatics, or other large electromechanical equipment.

• Experience with Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, or comparable industrial control platforms.

• Knowledge of functional safety, fail-safe/fault-tolerant design, redundancy, interlocks, and degraded-mode operation.

• Experience with Fault-tree analysis, reliability analysis, etc. and design assurance.

• Strong technical communication skills and ability to work across Systems, Software, Mechanical, I&T, Manufacturing, and suppliers.

• Experience designing for harsh environments involving shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, salt/fog, EMI/EMC, or other environmental constraints.

• Familiarity with applicable MIL-STD, IEEE, NAVSEA, …etc or maritime/defense standards.

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), automated test equipment, simulation, or digital-twin-based verification.

• Experience supporting system-level integration and test, including troubleshooting hardware/software interface issues.

• Experience with cyber-resilient control-system architectures and segmentation of operational technology/industrial control networks.

• Experience managing COTS hardware selection, obsolescence, lifecycle, configuration management, and supplier technical performance.

• Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS and engineering tools such as Cameo, MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of analog/digital I/O, signal conditioning, grounding, shielding, EMI/EMC, power, and electrical interfaces.

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Controls, Robotics, or related field.

• Previous experience serving as a Hardware Lead, Control-System Architect, or technical lead on a complex program.

Pay Information

• $91000.00 - $181113.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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