Satellite System Data Analyst

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a high-energy individual to join their Enterprise Operations Analysis team. This role involves leading modeling and simulation studies that provide critical insights for strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in astrodynamics and satellite operations, along with programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or R. You will engage with stakeholders, lead teams, and contribute to innovative solutions that address complex engineering challenges. If you are passionate about space and technology, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Paid Time Off benefits

Relocation assistance

Diverse career opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience with modeling, simulating, and analyzing satellite systems.
• Strong background in astrodynamics and satellite operations.
• Experience leading small engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead studies to model and analyze space-based sensing performance.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand analysis needs.
• Present findings to stakeholders to support decision making.

Skills

Modeling and simulation of satellite systems

Programming with MATLAB

Python programming

R programming

Astrodynamics

Space Domain Awareness

Data Science techniques

Machine Learning techniques

Math and Physics background

Statistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

STK

AFSIM

Job description

Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and deliver results to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and spirit to dream big, we want to strengthen a better tomorrow with you.

Do you want to be part of a company that inspires employees to think big, perform with excellence and develop incredible products? If so, then we would love to speak with you! Lockheed Martin Space is a highly dynamic and growing organization that provides mission-critical solutions from the development and maintenance of satellite systems through their life cycle.

Our amazing employees are on a mission to make a difference in the world; every single day we use our ingenuity and experiences to create, design and deliver results to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems.

The Enterprise Operations Analysis (EOA) team is searching for a high energy individual with a excellent background in astrodynamics, satellite operations, and/or Space Domain Awareness. The selected candidate will lead modeling, simulation, and analysis studies that provide data insights to leaders across multiple Lines of Business within Lockheed Martin Space, helping shape their strategies to meet customer needs.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead and perform studies to model and analyze ground-based and space-based sensing performance and trades of space targets (e.g. collection, resource allocation, access, gaps, etc.)
• Regularly engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their analysis needs, plan analysis tasks, and lead small teams to deliver valuable findings to stakeholders
• Present findings to key stakeholders assessing enterprise performance under a variety of configuration options to strengthen decision making
• Help various programs establish Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for space protection.
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience with modeling, simulating, and analyzing satellite systems
• Programming and Scripting experience using MATLAB, Python, and/or R
• Experience in modeling and simulation tools such as STK or AFSIM
• Active or Current TS/SCI clearance
Desired Skills:
• ISR domain and/or Space Security experience
• Programming and scripting experience using MATLAB, Python, R, or similar languages
• Experience leading small engineering teams
• Demonstrated track record of authoring final deliverables documenting analysis methodology, assumptions, and conclusions
• Experience with applying Data Science and Machine Learning techniques within analysis to drive more comprehensive results
• Strong Math, Physics, and Statistics background
• Demonstrated capability to proactively work through difficult technical, project and resource challenges in often ambiguous circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Data Science
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First