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IIoT Controls Connection Reliability Engineer - Level 3
Lockheed Martin CorporationPalmdale, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 15 Jul 2026
Quick Overview
Salary
$85.5k - $150.8k/yr
Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Job Description
You will be the IIoT Controls Connection Reliability Engineer - Level 3 for the Industrial Connectivity team which is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure data flow from production equipment to enterprise systems.
What You Will Be Doing
As the IIoT Controls Connection Reliability Engineer - Level 3 you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining industrial communication solutions that enable real-time reliability monitoring and predictive maintenance.
"Your responsibilities will include:"
What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
A collaborative engineer with deep expertise in OT networking, industrial protocols, and data acquisition. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are detail-oriented, and are driven to improve equipment reliability and production visibility through innovative connectivity solutions.
Further Information About This Opportunity
Palmdale, CA
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
Basic Qualifications
Experience connecting machine platforms and capturing real-time data
Experience with standard IT hardware, software, Networking
Programming & Scripting knowledge
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance
Desired skills
Data analytics aspects of machine reliability. Proven experience with machine probability and statistical tools to analyze machine health.
OPC UA, MTConnect, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, MQTT, FOCAS (FANUC) knowledge.
Network segmentation and firewalls Experience
Programming & Scripting
Python, C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, REST APIs, OPC UA SDKs, MQTT clients, XML/JSON, scripting for automatio
EEO
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.
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.
National Pay Statement
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 $85,500 - $150,765. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. 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.
You will be the IIoT Controls Connection Reliability Engineer - Level 3 for the Industrial Connectivity team which is responsible for ensuring reliable, secure data flow from production equipment to enterprise systems.
What You Will Be Doing
As the IIoT Controls Connection Reliability Engineer - Level 3 you will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining industrial communication solutions that enable real-time reliability monitoring and predictive maintenance.
"Your responsibilities will include:"
- Configure and program industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, Profinet, MQTT) to deliver machine data to the data lake.
- Install, commission, and support networking hardware, gateways, and edge devices from an OT perspective.
- Troubleshoot PLC, network, and communication issues while documenting configurations and architecture.
- Validate data quality and integrity and support commissioning activities.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, reliability, engineering, and IT teams to implement scalable, secure connectivity solutions.
What's In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
A collaborative engineer with deep expertise in OT networking, industrial protocols, and data acquisition. You thrive in fast-paced environments, are detail-oriented, and are driven to improve equipment reliability and production visibility through innovative connectivity solutions.
Further Information About This Opportunity
Palmdale, CA
This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale.
Basic Qualifications
Experience connecting machine platforms and capturing real-time data
Experience with standard IT hardware, software, Networking
Programming & Scripting knowledge
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance
Desired skills
Data analytics aspects of machine reliability. Proven experience with machine probability and statistical tools to analyze machine health.
OPC UA, MTConnect, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP, MQTT, FOCAS (FANUC) knowledge.
Network segmentation and firewalls Experience
Programming & Scripting
Python, C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, REST APIs, OPC UA SDKs, MQTT clients, XML/JSON, scripting for automatio
EEO
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.
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.
National Pay Statement
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 $85,500 - $150,765. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. 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.
Skills
SQL
C#
Java
JavaScript
Python
REST
SAFe
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