Satellite Mission Operations Engineer | Flexible Schedule

Lockheed Martin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL seeks experienced flight operations engineers to conduct real-time spacecraft and satellite operations across readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.

You will develop detailed plans, analyze telemetry, provide technical direction for on-orbit missions, and support critical vehicle malfunctions, with opportunities to improve mission safety and performance. This role requires strong communication and teamwork within a dynamic operations environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Ability to solve complex or parallel problems in a dynamic environment.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability in operations.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mission/program real-time spacecraft/satellite flight operations.
• Develop detailed plans and procedures to maximize mission support.
• Provide technical direction for on-orbit mission support and fault handling.
• Analyze telemetry data for failure analysis and performance reviews.
• Analyze and validate software performance; perform orbit adjustment studies.

Skills

Satellite operations experience

Complex problem solving

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related area

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Huntsville, AL seeks experienced flight operations engineers to conduct real-time spacecraft and satellite operations across readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.

You will develop detailed plans, analyze telemetry, provide technical direction for on-orbit missions, and support critical vehicle malfunctions, with opportunities to improve mission safety and performance. This role requires strong communication and teamwork within a dynamic operations environment.