Satellite Mission Engr Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; White Sands (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in the United States seeks a mission operations engineer to conduct real-time spacecraft flight operations across readiness, execution and evaluation phases. Develops detailed plans for orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, and C2 of on-orbit assets.

Provides technical direction for on-orbit operations and plans for handling malfunctions to maintain maximum mission support.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen; TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance is required.
• Experience in mission operations and real-time spacecraft control is desirable.
• Strong system engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts real-time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases.
• Develops detailed mission plans and procedures for maximum mission support (orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control).
• Performs failure analysis from telemetry and suggests alternate operating techniques to maintain mission support.
• Supports a 24/7 rotating shift schedule and participates in extensive education/certification programs to enhance engineering skills.

Skills

Operations experience

System engineering

Customer relations

Written and verbal communication

Tools

LINUX

MATLAB

JAVA

C++

PERL

ORACLE/SQL

HTML

XML

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.

In this role, you may support a 24/7 crew or direct support day staff position within Flight Operations. You must be willing to work rotating shifts to be considered. We will train you through an extensive education and certification program to utilize your current engineering skills in support of an important customer mission. The successful candidate will build upon their current engineering skills with an extensive education and certification program to enhance your current skills in support of an important customer mission.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Ability to obtain TS/SCI required for this role.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to support a rotating work schedule
• Prior operations experience
• Demonstrated strong system engineering, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a team environment
• Experience working in a dynamic customer environment and proven customer relations skills
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills
• Must possess an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance, US citizenship required

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated project and/or technical leadership skills
• Experience working with on-orbit spacecraft or satellite flight operations
• Holds or has held relevant certifications and/or qualifications
• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership (FSL) attributes
• Familiarity in one of the following: LINUX, MATLAB, JAVA, C++, PERL, ORACLE/SQL, HTML, or XML
• Understanding of customer site's software / hardware infrastructure, middleware, and system architectures

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.