System Operator

About Us

Our team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) National Team (NT) at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.

As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America’s missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration, and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. As a C2BMC National Team member, you will have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and collaborate with a team of technical professionals including software and systems engineers, architects, and our project engineering team.

About the Role

The System Operator will support the C2BMC System Test & Integration group configuring and running C2BMC systems, servers, and other components during ground tests in an HWIL environment and eventually the Operational environment. The collection and staging of data will also be performed in coordination with the System Test Data Manager. Ideally, in parallel, the candidate will become knowledgeable in the architecture, network, and data flows of the complex C2BMC system and its interoperability with other Missile Defense System sensors, shooters, and elements, providing an opportunity to evolve into a System Integrator.

The Integration group is responsible for ensuring systems are successfully integrated prior to test events or operational fielding.

Plans, implements, tests, documents, and maintains solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems and/or systems. Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Establishes functional and technical specifications and standards, solves hardware/software interface problems, defines input/output parameters, and ensures integration of the entire system or subsystem. Reviews, evaluates, and derives requirements for testability, develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems. Coordinates subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations. Performs analysis of test results and prepares comprehensive subsystem and/or system-level evaluation reports which verify and validate system performance. Writes discrepancy reports and performs integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes to software, components, subsystems, and systems.

This position requires a government security clearance at the Secret level. It is located at Schriever Space Force Base, 10 miles east of Colorado Springs, CO, and is 100% onsite. Non-standard work hours may be required on occasion, depending on test or fielding schedules. This position may require travel to fielded sites as well as National Team locations (e.g., Huntsville, HWY83).

Responsibilities

• Configure and run C2BMC systems, servers, and other components during ground tests in an HWIL environment and eventually the Operational environment.
• Collect and stage data in coordination with the System Test Data Manager.
• Develop knowledge of the architecture, network, and data flows of the C2BMC system and its interoperability with other Missile Defense System sensors, shooters, and elements.
• Plan, implement, test, document, and maintain solutions for the integration and testing of in-house developed and COTS/GOTS components, elements, subsystems, and/or systems.
• Synthesize customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions.
• Establish functional and technical specifications and standards, solve hardware/software interface problems, and define input/output parameters.
• Review, evaluate, and derive requirements for testability.
• Develop and direct preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures, and schedules for complete systems and/or subsystems.
• Coordinate subsystem and/or system testing activities with programs and other organizations.
• Perform analysis of test results and prepare comprehensive subsystem and/or system-level evaluation reports.
• Write discrepancy reports and perform integration regression testing to verify/validate incorporated fixes.

Requirements

• An active Final SECRET clearance required for consideration.
• Experience as a system integrator or administrator.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems and MS Office applications.
• Ability to configure, run, and collect data from servers, NASs, etc.
• System troubleshooting experience.

Desired Skills

• DoD 8570 IAT Level-II certification (e.g., Sec+).
• Self-starter with good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, and an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with Government customers as well as personnel internal and external to the program.
• Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS), including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networks.
• Prior integration and test experience within the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program.
• Desire to quickly expand knowledge while supporting a large, complex system.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $70,500.00 - $130,900.00. Please note that the salary information listed 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 (work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

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 may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

For (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.