Satellite Mission Engr Sr - E3

About the role

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. Space is a critical domain, connecting technologies, security, and humanity. We see space as a realm of possibilities where we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate capabilities to transform the future.

Responsibilities

• Conducts mission/program specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases.
• Develops detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control of on-orbit satellites.
• Provides technical direction for on-orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommends alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support.
• Provides failure analysis of the performance of the orbiting satellites via telemetry data.
• Utilizes system software to accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommends improvements.
• Analyzes and validates software performance.
• Performs flight length orbit adjust and daily special event studies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related experience
• Must have an active TS/SCI with poly clearance
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of real-time mission operations
• Ability to perform real-time troubleshooting and anomaly resolution
• Experience developing, operating, and testing modern technical systems
• Experience working independently and in technical teams
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Desired Skills

• Experience with satellite operations and subsystems
• Experience with satellite ground control systems
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal team building skills to effectively engage team members as well as elevate appropriate issues to management
• Systems engineering background or exposure which will ensure success at designing and implementing systems within a large, complex, real-time operational system

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $95,900.00 – $178,100.00

Salary is determined by scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, market (work location), and business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off, Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed, tied to performance metrics)