Hardware Engineer – Space & Ground Systems (TS/SCI)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Colorado is seeking a systems engineer to conduct research, design, develop and test ground and space system software and hardware components. The role includes planning, documentation, and involvement across lifecycle stages from concept to disposal.

You will provide real-time operational support, troubleshoot complex Linux-based systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission readiness while supporting 24x7 operations and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS/SCI).
• General knowledge/experience in Linux.
• 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.
• 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 limited database system administration.
• 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

Linux

System troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

24x7 operations support

Tools

Linux shell scripting

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Colorado is seeking a systems engineer to conduct research, design, develop and test ground and space system software and hardware components. The role includes planning, documentation, and involvement across lifecycle stages from concept to disposal.

You will provide real-time operational support, troubleshoot complex Linux-based systems, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure mission readiness while supporting 24x7 operations and security requirements.