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# Tactical Hardware Engineer

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Moorestown, NJ, United States
- **Salary:** $67,400.0 - $125,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Blade Servers, Unix, System Configuration, Linux, Networking Hardware, Microsoft Data Access Components, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Cisco Switches, Network Server
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9144310/tactical-hardware-engineer

## About the Role

* Operational (shipboard) maintenance experience and/or military/civilian technical training related to this position may be considered.
 * Familiar with troubleshooting/repair practices
 * Must be a team player with excellent verbal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical members of the engineering/management staff and personnel assigned to related work centers.
 * Must be detail oriented and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
 * Must be willing to work overtime and shift work (including weekends) as directed by immediate manager.

 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance at the SECRET level.

Desired Skills

 * Knowledge of Aegis system equipment elements and operational enhancements.
 * Knowledge of equipment dispositions and Lab Stand ups (Rack & Stack).
 * Knowledge of Visio, and Cable Block Diagrams.
 * Property Management (PROP) experience.
 * Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of Products: Excel, Word, Access and Power Point Software, as well as UNIX, and Linux operating systems.
 * Test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter) experience.
 * The ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
 * Problem solver with ability to shift priorities as needed.

## Description

The successful candidate will serve as the primary technician/integration member for the MDAC/9G program on the Coast Guard Sites Team, overseeing hardware installation, de - installation, and modifications while providing multi - level support across lab equipment configurations, software groups, test operations, and engineering design. Responsibilities include installing, configuring, and maintaining network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls) in a closed - loop, mission - critical environment; diagnosing and repairing Oasis blade servers, Cisco switches/servers, tactical consoles, and related cabinets; and authoring, updating, and maintaining SOPs and technical manuals to ensure knowledge continuity and rapid issue resolution. Flexibility to work various shifts and weekend overtime is required.


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