Satellite Mission Operations Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Colorado seeks a Satellite Systems Crew Chief to lead mission operations from launch through early on-orbit testing, coordinating with satellite and ground systems professionals.

After completing training, you’ll perform Satellite Systems Operator and Ground Control Operator roles, monitor health and telemetry, execute commands, and coordinate real-time activities to maintain mission continuity for a high-priority national security mission.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.
• Willing to work rotational shift work.
• SBIRS/NGG experience with Satellite Ground System and TT&C (TT&C)
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in NGG environments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively across teams

Responsibilities

• Operate mission operations from launch through early on-orbit testing.
• Monitor spacecraft health and telemetry; execute satellite commands.
• Coordinate real-time activities to maintain mission continuity.
• Lead teams and support satellite systems engineering and operational improvements.
• Deliver mission-critical changeover briefings and analyses.

Skills

SBIRS/NGG experience

Launch & ELT testing

Team leadership

Multi-priority management

Operational communication

Operational certification

Systems thinker

AI prompting

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Colorado seeks a Satellite Systems Crew Chief to lead mission operations from launch through early on-orbit testing, coordinating with satellite and ground systems professionals.

After completing training, you’ll perform Satellite Systems Operator and Ground Control Operator roles, monitor health and telemetry, execute commands, and coordinate real-time activities to maintain mission continuity for a high-priority national security mission.