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Solid State Radar Maintainer (EXPAT- Marshall Islands)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 Learn more about Space Fence and our Lockheed Martin team in Marshall Islands. 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. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package 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. 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $77,700 - $136,965. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $89,300 - $154,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Keywords: Lockheed Martin, Chesapeake , Solid State Radar Maintainer (EXPAT- Marshall Islands), Engineering , Virginia Beach, Virginia


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