WHAT WE'RE DOING
Rotary and Mission Systems' Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for training and logistics products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international customers around the world. Based in Orlando, TLS develops programs that teach service men and women skills to accomplish their most challenging missions — flying the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, navigating ships and driving armored vehicles.
TLS is the corporation’s hub for simulation, X reality, live-virtual-constructive capabilities, advanced training devices and full-service training programs. TLS also provides sustainment services such as supply chain and logistics IT solutions, spares and repairs, as well as automated test and support equipment.
THE WORK
This is a position for a Systems IT Engineer / Systems Administrator on F35 Software Development Enviroment (SDE) as part of the Pilot Training Devices (PTD) Development Enviroment (DE) Integrated Program Team (IPT).
As a key member of our Systems Engineering team, you will:
• Perform hardware and software diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance on multiple IT components
• Manage system integrity, availability, and cyber compliance of networked systems
• Assist in the development of solutions across components of systems through design, integration, implementation and support
• Participate in phases of software and hardware development, leveraging our DevOps engineering processes and procedures while performing respective engineering activities
• Collaborate with other program personnel, participating in cross functional Agile teams
WHO WE ARE
The SDE team supports the development of flight simulators for the F35 fighter jet. The Development Enviroment Integrated Product Team is responsible for the infrastructure, third party software, and security policies across all our PTD products.
We create unparalleled readiness today and into the future, no matter what the mission may be here at Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems.
WHO YOU ARE
You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.
This position will require the selected candidate to have or obtain an Interim Secret level U.S. government security clearance before starting with Lockheed Martin, as well as obtain a Special Access Program U.S. government security clearance within a reasonable time after starting the position. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for consideration.
A level 2 employee is typically early-career and has 2+ years of professional experience.
Note: This role will require domestic and international travel (up to 30%). Candidates will be asked to obtain a DoD IAT Level II certification within 3 months of their start date, if you do not already have a certification.
WHY JOIN US
We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
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• Linux Server Administration (RedHat or SLES)
experience or Windows Server and Desktop OS experience
Ability to maintain U.S Secret Clearance
U.S Citizenship Required
• DoD IAT Level II certification (i.e. Sec+ CE)
• Experience in shell scripting to schedule and
automate processes
• Experience working with VMWare/ESXi, VSphere,
and Hyper-V for automated configuration/updates
• Experience with Ansible tools
• Experience with Excel, Agile, Atlassian tool suite
(JIRA/Confluence) and IBM Engineering Lifecycle
Management (ELM).
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
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.
Skills Required
- Linux server administration using Red Hat or SLES, or Windows Server and Desktop OS experience
- Ability to maintain a U.S. Secret clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Obtain an Interim Secret U.S. government security clearance before starting
- Obtain a Special Access Program U.S. government security clearance within a reasonable time after starting
- Obtain DoD IAT Level II certification within three months of starting if not already certified
- DoD IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE
- Shell scripting experience for scheduling and automating processes
- Experience with VMware ESXi, vSphere, and Hyper-V
- Experience with Ansible tools
- Experience with Excel, Agile, Atlassian Jira and Confluence, and IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management
- At least two years of professional experience
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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What We Do
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