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.
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
• 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
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
