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Sr SATCOM Field Engineer Sr - Ex Pat Japan

Lockheed Martin

Bethesda, MDFull-time$73–135K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$73–135K/yr
Location
Bethesda, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD 8140 IAT Level II Or HigherSecurity+ CE Or SecurityX Or CCNA Security Or CySA+ Or GICSP Or GSEC Or SSCP Or CASP+ CE Or CISSPSecret clearance

Job overview

The selected SATCOM technician will support a Hardened Transportable MET AN/GSC-52 satellite terminal in Shariki, Japan. The role operates, maintains, monitors, troubleshoots, and repairs satellite terminal and communications systems, responds to circuit outages, and coordinates service restoration. Candidates must hold an active DoD Final Secret Clearance and a DoD 8140 IAT Level II or higher certification, with strong SATCOM skills and experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SATCOM OperationsSATCOM MaintenanceSATCOM RepairSATCOM Test EquipmentSignal FlowCircuit Configuration DiagramsNetwork System AdministrationMicrosoft Operating SystemsCisco Routers and SwitchesHEMP Hardening MaintenanceHEMP Hardening TestingPAAWNSMET SystemsStrategic Satellite CommunicationsTactical Satellite CommunicationsLinux Server AdministrationRed Hat Server AdministrationGenerator MaintenanceHVAC Climate ControlEBEMAI PromptingCommunicationOrganization

Qualifications

Active DoD Final Secret ClearanceDoD 8140 IAT Level II or HigherSecurity+ CE or SecurityX or CCNA Security or CySA+ or GICSP or GSEC or SSCP or CASP+ CE or CISSPUS Navy ET NEC 1465 or USAF AFSC 2E1X1 or Army MOS 31S/25S or Marine MOS 2827CCNA Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

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 Transportable MET 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.

Standard Job Description

Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives. Acts as local on-site representative to customer's 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 Force AFSC 2E1X1, US Army MOS 31S/25S, or US Marine Corps MOS 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

  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $90600.00 - $168200.00

  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.

  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $81500.00 - $151300.00

  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.

  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $72500.00 - $134600.00

  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.

  • Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $65200.00 - $121200.00

  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

  • 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,128 open Field Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–135K/yr
  • US median$85–111K/yr990 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $104K, is 4% above the US median midpoint ($100K) — in the middle half of Field Engineer salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 28 open Field Engineer jobs in Maryland and 2,128 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Field Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,309 postings).
Education
930 of the 2,128 open Field Engineer jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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