Satellite Mission Engineer — TS/SCI Ground Systems Expert

Lockheed Martin; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in the United States is seeking engineers to provide technical direction for on-orbit mission support and to troubleshoot complex satellite systems. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or higher, and strong communication to coordinate with senior management.

The candidate will work with Linux, UNIX, and SQL databases; participate in software testing, failure analyses, and mission-critical studies, in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to cultivate and develop effective customer relationships and work with senior technical management
• Ability to learn and troubleshoot complex systems
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Ability to navigate the Linux file system using common commands
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II Certification or greater (CompTIA Security+)
• Strong communication and team motivation skills

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Interfaces with Space Force and contractor personnel to ensure proper operation of software and hardware of satellite ground systems.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Senior technical collaboration

Linux navigation

Troubleshooting complex systems

Communication and teamwork

Adaptability in fast-paced env

IAT Level II / Security+

Tools

PostgreSQL

SYBASE

UNIX system administration

AIX

Shell commands

Job description

Lockheed Martin in the United States is seeking engineers to provide technical direction for on-orbit mission support and to troubleshoot complex satellite systems. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II or higher, and strong communication to coordinate with senior management.

The candidate will work with Linux, UNIX, and SQL databases; participate in software testing, failure analyses, and mission-critical studies, in a fast-paced team environment.