Satellite Mission Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented level 3 Satellite Mission Engineer with an active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance to work from our Aurora, CO location. As Satellite Mission Engineer, you will conduct mission/program specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases. You will develop 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. You will provide technical direction for on orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommends alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support. You will provide failure analysis of the performance of the orbiting satellites via telemetry data. You will utilize system software to accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommend improvements. You will perform flight length orbit adjust and daily special event studies. This is an EARLY-MID CAREER (level 3) ROLE where candidates typically require 3+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

Requirements

3+ years of related experience
Must have an active TS/SCI w/ poly clearance
Demonstrated extensive knowledge of real-time mission operations - (SIGINT experience).
Ability to perform real-time troubleshooting and anomaly resolution
Experience developing, operating, and testing modern technical systems
Experience working independently and in technical teams
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with satellite operations and subsystems
Experience with satellite ground control systems
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal team building skills to effectively engage team members as well as elevate appropriate issues to management
Excellent communicator with proven ability to work well in a technical team
Systems engineering background or exposure which will ensure success at designing and implementing systems within a large, complex, real-time operational system

Responsibilities

Conduct mission/program specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases.
Develop 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.
Provide technical direction for on orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommends alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support.
Provide failure analysis of the performance of the orbiting satellites via telemetry data.
Utilize system software to accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommend improvements.
Perform flight length orbit adjust and daily special event studies.