Satellite Mission Engr Sr - E3

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a mission operations engineer to perform real-time spacecraft and satellite flight operations across readiness, execution, and evaluation phases. You will develop detailed plans ensuring maximum mission support and provide technical direction for on-orbit activities.

The role requires strong system engineering, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills, plus active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly.

Qualifications

• Ability to support a rotating work schedule.
• Prior operations experience in a mission or program context.
• Strong system engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with a dynamic customer environment and relations skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications capabilities.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts real-time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation.
• Develops plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support.
• Provides technical direction for on-orbit mission support and malfunction planning.
• Analyzes and validates software performance and telemetry data.

Skills

Rotating shift

Operations experience

System engineering

Customer relations

Written & verbal communication

TS/SCI clearance

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.

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 posses 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.