Satellite Mission Engr Asc - E1

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a mission operations specialist to conduct real-time spacecraft flight operations across readiness, execution and evaluation. The role involves developing plans for maximum mission support in orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, and command and control of on-orbit satellites.

The candidate will provide technical direction for on-orbit support, plan for critical malfunctions, analyze telemetry, and perform orbit adjustments and daily event

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or combined education & related experience.
• Experience solving complex and/or parallel problems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic operational environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to pivot within a dynamic operational environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conducts mission-specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases.
• Develops detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control of on-orbit satellites.
• 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.

Skills

Complex problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

US security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Ability to work in dynamic environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Standard Job Description

Conducts mission/program specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases. Develops detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control of on-orbit satellites. 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related area or combined education & related experience.
• Experience with solving complex and/or parallel problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic operational environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to pivot within a dynamic operational environment
• Proficiency with MS Office products
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance. Must be a US Citizen

Desired Skills

• Experience with satellite operations
• Experience with testing, development work, or system integration
• Collaborative mindset toward internal continuous process improvement and external customer interactions

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $52400.00 - $97400.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. 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 offered

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, 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.