Mission Ops Lead - Space Systems Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a MOS Lead to represent the MOS IPT, ensure on-schedule contract deliverables, and drive operator procedures for on-orbit and ground operations from the Highlands Ranch site. The role involves scripting, testing, and real-time flight operations during Launch and Early Operations on ground systems.

The position requires DoD Secret clearance, experience in mission operations or related fields, and strong proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Mission Operations, ATLO, SEIT or Ground experience.
• Ability to present Mission Ops Program status to Program Management, Executive and Customer Leadership
• Ability to take concise direction from the Mission Ops IPT Lead and execute a detailed plan from that direction with minimal oversight
• Strong Microsoft tool suite skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Operations or Test Procedure writing experience
• Attention to detail/strong organizational skills
• Capable of supporting periodic 24/7 operations during LEOps- including off-hours and weekend shifts as required
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required

Responsibilities

• Represent the Mission Operations & Sustainment (MOS) IPT in all internal and external program reviews, meetings and working groups.
• Ensure the timely delivery of all contract deliverables according to the program SOW and schedule.
• Work with the MOS CAM in achieving the MOS program cost and schedule targets.
• Lead the development of ROPs that capture capability, actions, commands/telemetry, constraints and expected vehicle responses.
• Lead development of end-to-end operator procedures (OP) for mission capability using ground software.
• Translate OPs into reusable Python and shell scripts to be executed during mission operations.
• Test OPs/scripts on test assets and validate SV functionality.
• Lead Mission Dry Runs and Mission Rehearsals in flight-like configurations.
• Lead real time spacecraft flight operations during Launch and Early Operations at LM LEOC on the Waterton Campus.
• Assist with configuration management and packaging of scripts for testing, rehearsals, and launch readiness.
• Incorporate Lessons Learned from SDA Tranches into the program baseline.
• Actively manage and communicate risks to LM Program and Chief Engineering Teams.

Skills

Mission Operations

ATLO

SEIT

Ground experience

MS Office

DoD Secret clearance

Tools

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a MOS Lead to represent the MOS IPT, ensure on-schedule contract deliverables, and drive operator procedures for on-orbit and ground operations from the Highlands Ranch site. The role involves scripting, testing, and real-time flight operations during Launch and Early Operations on ground systems.

The position requires DoD Secret clearance, experience in mission operations or related fields, and strong proficiency with MS Office.