Satellite Mission Engr - E2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Career development

Mentorship opportunities

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a level 2 Satellite Mission Engineer with an active Top Secret clearance to join the Death Valley Program at Colorado Springs, CO. You will serve as an on-site Ground Controller for a ground network and support 24/7 shift operations.

The role requires 1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree, with opportunities for growth, training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience operating command and control ground systems for satellite operations.
• Ability to support 24/7, 365 operations.
• Active Top Secret clearance required for consideration.
• Demonstrated teamwork and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct real-time satellite flight operations during readiness and execution.
• Develop plans for orbit dynamics and satellite performance.
• Provide technical direction for on-orbit support and fault handling.
• Analyze telemetry and optimize spacecraft control tasks.
• Assist with software performance validation and mission studies.

Skills

Ground systems operation

24/7 operations support

Top Secret clearance

Team collaboration

Effective communication

AI prompting

Education

BS degree

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

THE WORK

Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented level 2 Satellite Mission Engineer with an active Top Secret clearance to work from our Colorado Springs, CO - Schriever AFB location. You will be joining the Death Valley Program as an on-site Ground Controller (GC) of a ground network. This is a shift-work position, and requires the ability to work any shift as required.

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.

This is an EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

WHY JOIN US

Opportunity for Impact:

Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development:

Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture:

Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits:

Lockheed Martin employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

Here Are Some Of The Benefits You Can Enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in operation of command and control (C2) ground systems related to satellite operations.
• Ability to support 24/7, 365 operations.
• Active Top Secret clearance required for consideration.

Desired Skills

• Security+ or other compliant cert
• Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
• Ground station communications, configuration, operation, and/or fault isolation experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must be an effective communicator with strong oral and written communications skills.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.