Senior Satellite Mission Controller

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive compensation

Paid time off

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a ground controller for real-time 24x7 space operations, including command and control of on-orbit satellites and factory testing. The role requires the ability to work any shift and to obtain CompTIA Security+ within 90 days.

Candidates must possess strong problem solving and communication skills, monitor and maintain crew logs, and contribute to procedural updates. Active Top Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in operation of command and control (C2) ground systems related to satellite operations.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to support 24/7, 365 operations.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts program specific real time 24x7 space operations as a ground controller.
• Provide mission support in areas such as command and control of on-orbit satellites and factory testing.
• Utilizes system software to accomplish tasks and recommends improvements.
• Analyze and validate software performance.
• Interact with users, engineering support, crew and management personnel as needed.
• Monitor crew logs for situational awareness.
• Maintain crew logs for activities that happen on shift.
• Contribute to procedural updates and procedure validation as needed.

Skills

C2 ground systems operations

Communication

Shift work

24/7 operations

Top Secret

US Citizenship

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation is seeking a ground controller for real-time 24x7 space operations, including command and control of on-orbit satellites and factory testing. The role requires the ability to work any shift and to obtain CompTIA Security+ within 90 days.

Candidates must possess strong problem solving and communication skills, monitor and maintain crew logs, and contribute to procedural updates. Active Top Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.