Sonar System Technician
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 701254BR Date posted: Aug. 07, 2025
Description:What We’re Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.
The Work
In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading design professionals and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Be a part of the Integrated Common Processor (ICP) program Test Team. The ICP program provides a common Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) signal processing and display system software and hardware suite for the US Navy.
Work with our team to develop tools for our Navy customer as we deliver the latest capabilities for the fleets tactical systems.
In this position you will be responsible for:
• Validating system performance and capabilities for production and advanced development
• Creating test procedures
• Validating system requirements
• Ensuring system issues are addressed
• Guiding the software build through a successful Factory Acceptance Test
• Working with the Government Test Team to coordinate the testing plans for the program/build
• Maintaining the tactical system, ensuring it remains operational
• Traveling independently to the tactical site (up to 10% of the time)
Who we are
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Who you are
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
•An innovative mindset, capable of finding solutions to complex engineering challenges.
•Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a dedication to delivering high-quality results.
Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that's making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you'll enjoy:
•An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art design tools.
•The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch design professionals as well as Subject Matter Experts in Sonar and Acoustics.
•A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems regarding highly complex and integrated subsystems.
•A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience as a Sonar Operator or Tactical Systems Technician.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve computer equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to test/verify system operations.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures to operate and maintain tactical systems
• Must be able to utilize Microsoft Windows and Office products in support of day to day tasking.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities
Desired Skills:
• Experience with Acoustic Displays – reading Sonar GRAMS
• Experience with IUSS
• Experience with system analysis, requirements decomposition, and/or requirements management (DOORS)
• Experience in program execution in agile environments
• Experience with systems engineering of large, complex systems
• Experience with Signal Processing, SONAR, MATLAB, and/or Acoustics
• Experience with programming (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.)
• Experience with Automated Test
• Experience with Atlassian Products
• Experience with Training development and delivery
• Experience with Tactical System Maintenance
• Experience with AI/ML
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:What We’re Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we're at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation. Our campus in Manassas, Virginia is a hub for engineering excellence, where we tackle some of the world's most challenging engineering problems. We pride ourselves on our culture of creativity, excellence, and product innovation.
The Work
In this exciting role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading design professionals and contribute to groundbreaking projects. Be a part of the Integrated Common Processor (ICP) program Test Team. The ICP program provides a common Integrated Undersea Surveillance Systems (IUSS) signal processing and display system software and hardware suite for the US Navy.
Work with our team to develop tools for our Navy customer as we deliver the latest capabilities for the fleets tactical systems.
In this position you will be responsible for:
• Validating system performance and capabilities for production and advanced development
• Creating test procedures
• Validating system requirements
• Ensuring system issues are addressed
• Guiding the software build through a successful Factory Acceptance Test
• Working with the Government Test Team to coordinate the testing plans for the program/build
• Maintaining the tactical system, ensuring it remains operational
• Traveling independently to the tactical site (up to 10% of the time)
Who we are
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. Our Manassas campus is a thriving center of engineering expertise, fostering a culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the creation of exceptional products. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Who you are
To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
•An innovative mindset, capable of finding solutions to complex engineering challenges.
•Commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and a dedication to delivering high-quality results.
Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that's making a significant impact in the field of engineering. When you choose to work with us, you'll enjoy:
•An excellent working environment equipped with state-of-the-art design tools.
•The opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and top-notch design professionals as well as Subject Matter Experts in Sonar and Acoustics.
•A chance to be a part of solving some of the world's most challenging engineering problems regarding highly complex and integrated subsystems.
•A culture that encourages creativity, excellence, and the development of remarkable products.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience as a Sonar Operator or Tactical Systems Technician.
• Familiarity with Linux.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve computer equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to test/verify system operations.
• Demonstrated ability to follow procedures to operate and maintain tactical systems
• Must be able to utilize Microsoft Windows and Office products in support of day to day tasking.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities
Desired Skills:
• Experience with Acoustic Displays – reading Sonar GRAMS
• Experience with IUSS
• Experience with system analysis, requirements decomposition, and/or requirements management (DOORS)
• Experience in program execution in agile environments
• Experience with systems engineering of large, complex systems
• Experience with Signal Processing, SONAR, MATLAB, and/or Acoustics
• Experience with programming (C, C++, Java, Python, etc.)
• Experience with Automated Test
• Experience with Atlassian Products
• Experience with Training development and delivery
• Experience with Tactical System Maintenance
• Experience with AI/ML
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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.
Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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