Systems Engineer Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a MOS Lead to represent the MOS IPT, ensure on-schedule contract deliverables, and drive operator procedures for on-orbit and ground operations from the Highlands Ranch site. The role involves scripting, testing, and real-time flight operations during Launch and Early Operations on ground systems.

The position requires DoD Secret clearance, experience in mission operations or related fields, and strong proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Mission Operations, ATLO, SEIT or Ground experience.
• Ability to present Mission Ops Program status to Program Management, Executive and Customer Leadership
• Ability to take concise direction from the Mission Ops IPT Lead and execute a detailed plan from that direction with minimal oversight
• Strong Microsoft tool suite skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Operations or Test Procedure writing experience
• Attention to detail/strong organizational skills
• Capable of supporting periodic 24/7 operations during LEOps- including off-hours and weekend shifts as required
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required

Responsibilities

• Represent the Mission Operations & Sustainment (MOS) IPT in all internal and external program reviews, meetings and working groups.
• Ensure the timely delivery of all contract deliverables according to the program SOW and schedule.
• Work with the MOS CAM in achieving the MOS program cost and schedule targets.
• Lead the development of ROPs that capture capability, actions, commands/telemetry, constraints and expected vehicle responses.
• Lead development of end-to-end operator procedures (OP) for mission capability using ground software.
• Translate OPs into reusable Python and shell scripts to be executed during mission operations.
• Test OPs/scripts on test assets and validate SV functionality.
• Lead Mission Dry Runs and Mission Rehearsals in flight-like configurations.
• Lead real time spacecraft flight operations during Launch and Early Operations at LM LEOC on the Waterton Campus.
• Assist with configuration management and packaging of scripts for testing, rehearsals, and launch readiness.
• Incorporate Lessons Learned from SDA Tranches into the program baseline.
• Actively manage and communicate risks to LM Program and Chief Engineering Teams.

Skills

Mission Operations

ATLO

SEIT

Ground experience

MS Office

DoD Secret clearance

Tools

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Standard Job Description

SDA Transport Layer and Tracking Layer programs provide constellations of low earth orbit satellites and supporting ground systems as components of a sensor backbone for national security space customers.

The Mission Ops & Sustainment T2TK Lead Will

• Represent the Mission Operations & Sustainment (MOS) IPT in all internal and external program reviews, meetings and working groups.
• Ensure the timely delivery of all contract deliverables according to the program Statement of Work (SOW) and program schedule.
• Work with the MOS Control Account Manager (CAM) in achieving the MOS program cost and schedule targets.
• Lead the development of Recommended Operator Procedures (ROPs) that aim to capture what the capability is, the sequence of system actions, associated commands/telemetry, system constraints, and expected vehicle responses. This includes areas such as command/control of on-orbit satellites, contingency scenarios, satellite maneuvers, mission planning by working with program SMEs and IPTs.
• Lead the development of detailed end to end operator procedures (OP) that detail out the specific operator actions needed to execute the specific mission capability using the ground software.
• Translate manual steps from ROP/OPs into reusable python and shell scripts that will be executed during mission operations. These scripts reduce operator workload while performing the expected mission functionality.
• Test developed OPs/Scripts on test assets using the ground software to crosscheck for expected SV functionality and validation of procedure process – this includes a feedback loop to update OP/script with testing results.
• Lead Mission Dry Runs and Mission Rehearsals. These rehearsals include executing previously develop Mission operation products (ROP/OP/scripts) and validating them in flight-like configurations/scenarios.
• Lead real time spacecraft flight operations during Launch and Early Operations (LEOps) at the LM LEOC on the LM Waterton Campus, executing previously developed plans and products and making improvements throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist with configuration management and packaging of scripts for testing, rehearsals, and eventually launch readiness
• Incorporate Lessons Learned from the earlier SDA Tranches into the program baseline.
• Actively manage and communicate risks to LM Program and Chief Engineering Teams- Work with IPT leadership to assign and manage resources for proper execution.

Basic Qualifications

• Mission Operations, ATLO, SEIT or Ground experience
• Ability to present Misson Ops Program status to Program Management, Executive and Customer Leadership
• Ability to take concise direction from the Mission Ops IPT Lead and execute a detailed plan from that direction with minimal oversight
• Strong Microsoft tool suite skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word
• Operations or Test Procedure writing experience
• Attention to detail/strong organizational skills
• Capable of supporting periodic 24/7 operations during LEOps- including off-hours and weekend shifts as required
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required

Desired Skills

• Flight or ground software experience
• SDA Tranche Program experience
• Understanding of various spacecraft subsystems (GNC, propulsion, etc.)
• Proposal, RFC and ECP experience
• Experience working with subcontract management for both material and labor
• Python and/or shell scripting experience
• SW/HW testing experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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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.