Satellite Mission Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Able to work in a Remote Tracking Station lab environment and be around a contained High Power Amplifier.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated learner.
• Final Secret clearance required prior to start with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Job 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.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

THE WORK
Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented level 2 Satellite Missions Engineer with a Secret clearance to work from our Colorado Springs, CO location. Inter-Range Operations Number (IRON) Database: Database the Air Force Satellite Communication Network (AFSCN) utilizes to configure ground station equipment for all Remote Tracking Stations across the world to support Satellite and Launch Vehicle communication.

Responsibilities

• Support up to 12 routine IRON databases a year and up to 12 out-of-cycle IRON databases with the possibility of having to support a 48 hour quick turn release that can include lab testing at the ITB.
• Support the maintenance of the RTS All Parameter IRON Database (RAPID) tool, which is a user friendly tool developed to provide an accurate representation of the IRON Database contents.
• Support the team that maintains the IRON Database, including ensuring the satellite program requirements are accurately reflected in a request form, entering the requests into the AFSCN IRON Management System (AIMS) tool, validating AIMS output, testing team’s work in the Integrated SCN Test Bed (ITB) facility, and working with RTS personnel to run a functional check out of the IRON Database.
• Support the lab by running testing independently, including generating test plan checklists used in the lab, generating ARTS and RBC release files, and loading the IRON database onto the ARTS and RBC systems for lab testing.
• Support the lab by configuring ARTS for testing, configuring RBC for testing, conducting testing on both systems, and returning both lab setup back to normal configuration.