Lockheed Martin

Satellite Mission Engr - E2

Lockheed Martin • $70K — $130K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 1+ years of professional experience in satellite operations or related field.
  • Active Top Secret clearance essential for eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience with command and control (C2) ground systems.
  • Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct real-time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during various mission phases.
  • Develop detailed plans for maximum mission support with regards to orbit dynamics and satellite performance.
  • Provide technical direction and plans for mission support, including dealing with vehicle malfunctions.
  • Analyze telemetry data for failure analysis of orbiting satellites and recommend operational improvements.
  • Validate software performance and conduct orbital adjustments and event studies.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
  • Flexible work arrangements including 4x10 schedules.
  • 401(k) matching and retirement support.
  • Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.
  • Education assistance programs for professional development.
Full Job Description
THE WORK
Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented level 2 Satellite Mission Engineer with an active Top Secret clearance to work from our Colorado Springs, CO - Schriever AFB location. You will be joining the Death Valley Program as an on-site Ground Controller (GC) of a ground network. This is a shift-work position, and requires the ability to work any shift as required.

Standard Job Description
  • Conducts mission/program specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases.
  • Develops detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control of on-orbit satellites.
  • Provides technical direction for on orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommends alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support.
  • Provides failure analysis of the performance of the orbiting satellites via telemetry data. Utilizes system software to accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommends improvements.
  • Analyzes and validates software performance. Performs flight length orbit adjust and daily special event studies.
    This is an EMERGING PROFESSIONAL (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically require 1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.
    If you think this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself then we would love for you to apply!

    Basic Qualifications

    • Experience in operation of command and control (C2) ground systems related to satellite operations.
    • Ability to support 24/7, 365 operations.
    • Active Top Secret clearance required for consideration.


    Desired Skills

    • Security+ or other compliant cert
    • Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
    • Ground station communications, configuration, operation, and/or fault isolation experience
    • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
    • Ability to work well in a team environment.
    • Must be an effective communicator with strong oral and written communications skills.
    • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice


    Pay Information

    Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

    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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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Size
114,000 employees
Market Cap
$126.1 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$65.3 billion
NASDAQ
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