Satellite Operations Research Analyst II

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more— we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. The Strategic Mission Assessments team within Strategy and Business Development (S&BD) in Littleton, CO seeks a Strategic Operations Research Analyst II (SORA) to tackle complex mission analysis problems in support of future space architectures. Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will… Support development of orbital, network comms, and payload mission analysis tools and algorithms, build and run mission scenarios for satellite constellations, and analyze next generation space constellation architectures. Leverage a broad knowledge base to bring new ideas and analyses to proposals, studies, trades, and programs to facilitate new business for Lockheed Martin. Are you a curious and innovative thinker with a passion for learning and growth? Do you thrive in environments where creativity and analytical skills are valued? If so, we'd love to connect with you! We're looking for someone who is eager to develop new skills, think creatively, and tackle complex challenges with enthusiasm and dedication. If you're a problem-solver at heart, with a knack for analyzing complex issues and finding innovative solutions by thinking out of the box, we want to hear from you! Join our team and unlock your potential! Successful candidates in this position generally have 2-5 years of professional experience. #LMSpaceMIAA

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Physics, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education.
Familiar with programming and scripting using MATLAB, Python, or a similar high-level language
Must have an active TOP SECRET clearance with an investigation date within five years.
Also has the ability to obtain TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active TS/SCI Clearance
Experience with mission modeling and simulation tools, such as STK or AFSIM
System thinking experience
Experience with algorithm development
Experience with orbital analysis
Experience with network comms
Experience with reliability analysis
Experience with mission management
Experience with RF payloads
Experience with MATLAB tool development
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

Support development of orbital, network comms, and payload mission analysis tools and algorithms
Build and run mission scenarios for satellite constellations
Analyze next generation space constellation architectures
Leverage a broad knowledge base to bring new ideas and analyses to proposals, studies, trades, and programs to facilitate new business for Lockheed Martin