Systems Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA seeks a level 3 Satellite Systems Engineer who can obtain a Secret clearance. You'll learn GEO space vehicle operations, monitor health of the constellation, and collaborate with engineers and SMEs to resolve issues, supporting pre-launch and early orbit testing.

This early-mid career role requires 3+ years of experience and a BS in engineering. US citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required. Some travel and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• US citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Team-oriented with willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn GEO space vehicle operations from factory integration and test through decommission.
• Monitor daily state of health and operability of the constellation.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and SMEs to resolve issues.
• Support pre-launch readiness rehearsals and launch/early orbit test support.
• Document operational processes, findings, and resolutions.
• Identify requirements and support execution of flight objectives.
• Develop tools and techniques to perform analysis.
• Be on-call 24/7 as required and travel less than 10%.

Skills

US Citizenship with ability to obtaina

Team oriented with willingness to lear

Overtime/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

THE WORK

Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented

Standard Job Description

THE WORK

Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented level 3 Satellite Systems Engineer with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to work from our Sunnyvale, CA location.

As a Systems Engineer, You Will

• Learn GEO space vehicle operations from factory integration and test until decommission
• Be responsible for the daily state of health and operability of the constellation
• Work closely with and rely on the technical analysts, Certified Principal Engineers (CPE) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to understand and resolve issues
• Support all pre-launch readiness rehearsals and launch and early orbit test support
• Apply what you learned to support satellite day in the life (DITL) testing
• Document operational processes, findings, and resolutions
• Identify requirements and supports execution of vehicle flight objectives
• Identify and implement changes to improve performance
• Develop tools and techniques to perform analysis
• Be a team player and be willing to be on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, as required.
• Work overtime and weekends when necessary to support mission goals
• Travel when required (Less than 10%)

This is an EARLY-MID CAREER (level 3) ROLE where candidates typically require 3+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, or related experience, or a combination of degree and experience.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Team oriented with willingness to learn
• Familiarity and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime and weekends when necessary to support mission goals

Desired Skills

• SBIRS Mission Operations Experience
• Project management and organization
• DoD Secret clearance
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Any experience with satellite Launch and Early Orbit Testing (L&EOT)
• Familiarity with any of the following: Unix, MATLAB, Python, STK, Satellite Control Language (SCL), satellite control software systems, and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to apply demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
• Able to compile processes, practices, and concepts to see the bigger picture and what needs to be done to get to the end result, not just what is happening now
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members
• Eager to learn and provide feedback on how to make processes better and more efficient
• Team oriented and always open minded. Eager to learn from others and focus on the we

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00

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.