**Description:** **WHO WE ARE** Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry\. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting\-edge technology and engineering\. **WHAT WE'RE DOING** At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world\-class team of professionals\. Our mission\-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world\. **THE WORK** Help ensure that Lockheed Martin’s products can be produced and sustained for the life of the product\. Join a team of engineers that serve as a hardware and software obsolescence researcher and analyst directly supporting programs from ground\-based radars to airborne laser systems\. This position places an emphasis on identifying and analyzing Commercial Off The Shelf \(COTS\), components and software on both Original Equipment Manufacturers \(OEM\) and products and Lockheed Martin programs\. Under guidance from more senior personnel, the successful candidate analyzes technical and obsolescence data and reports potential impacts internal and external customers\. The selectee will provide design guidance to engineering for use of preferred parts, materials, and suppliers to minimize impact from obsolescence and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages \(DMSMS\)\. Qualified candidate will be able to review new drawings and designs and propose certain suppliers/ technologies for both COTS electrical and mechanical part selections based on cost, obsolescence forecasts, reliability, quality, and availability\. The selectee will lead and support working group meetings to track status and action items regarding obsolescence; measure and track internal metrics to ensure processes and resolutions are being followed and implemented\. The selectee will lead small DMSMS programs and will be responsible for ensuring the day to day activities for those programs are successfully accomplished\. **WHO YOU ARE** You are a dynamic and results\-oriented professional with a passion for driving operational excellence and optimizing production processes\. You thrive in a fast\-paced environment and are adept at managing complex projects while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail\. Your strong analytical skills, coupled with your ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across departments, make you an invaluable asset to our team\. **WHY JOIN US** Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization\. Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world\-class training and development programs\. Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success\. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as competitive salary offerings\. Cutting\-Edge Technology: Be part of a dynamic and forward\-thinking work environment where you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technology and contribute to groundbreaking projects that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense\. **Basic Qualifications:** Self\-starter, ability to work in a deadline driven environment and close on tasks\. Familiarity of commercial computer systems, equipment, software, and technologies\. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, ability to research on own and experience as an individual contributor in a team environment\. Able to present outcomes and findings to engineering and other program teams\. Knowledge of Obsolescence and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages \(DMSMS\); system analysis and design\. **Desired Skills:** Design and Development of hardware and software\. Project leadership experience on small projects\. Familiarity with Radar Architecture Familiarity with Engineering Processes \(PR/ECN/CCB\) Knowledge and experience with CDATS\. Two years DMSMS experience Ability to present outcomes and findings to engineering and other program teams and actively participate in large audience discussions\. **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:** Part\-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process\. **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/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.** **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:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** RMS **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Product Support **Type:** Full\-Time **Shift:** First