Ground Systems Engineer - TS/SCI Cleared, 24/7 Real-Time Ops

Lockheed Martin; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

4x10 schedules

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Boulder, CO is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to support real-time operations and maintenance of Ground and Space system software. You will ensure functionality during operations and testing, provide Linux-based system administration, and troubleshoot software/hardware failures in a large distributed environment.

Responsibilities include configuration management, inter-system capabilities with Remote Ground Stations, and providing SME guidance during failures.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to support 24x7 operations environment.
• Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide real time, operational support to various teams for the operation and maintenance of Ground and Space system software and equipment.
• Ensure system Ground and Space functionality during operations and testing environments.
• Provide system maintenance support for a large system of computers (Linux environment), associated switching, network, communication circuits, and equipment.
• Identify system problems, perform troubleshooting, correcting, and documenting both software and hardware failures.
• Support daily system configuration management during operations and system upgrades/modifications.
• Ensure inter-system capabilities with multiple Remote Ground Stations including Satellite Control Network.
• Provide operations subject matter expertise to technical working groups.
• Participate in Ground and Space anomaly resolution working groups.
• Analyze and validate system performance.
• Thoroughly document system deficiencies.
• Provide technical recommendations and guidance to Ground and Satellite operators during system failures and recovery.
• Monitor and recover, if necessary, software and database synchronization between primary and backup operations centers.
• Collaborate closely with internal/external technical engineering operations teams.
• Troubleshoot system anomalies when external customers endure data outages.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

24x7 operations

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Ground/Space systems experience

Tools

Linux shell scripting

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Boulder, CO is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to support real-time operations and maintenance of Ground and Space system software. You will ensure functionality during operations and testing, provide Linux-based system administration, and troubleshoot software/hardware failures in a large distributed environment.

Responsibilities include configuration management, inter-system capabilities with Remote Ground Stations, and providing SME guidance during failures.