Senior Satellite Systems Engineer - Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Aurora, CO

37d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is contingent upon the program award expected by year-end 2025. This role is first of the Vehicle Operations & Engineering (VO&E) team on the new Water Moccasin program. The responsibilities of this role require: Team startup activities such as procedure and training development for the VO&E team 2-hour recall response for anomalies as directed by customer Alignment of Flight Operations Procedures, Tools, and Training support with Vehicle Engineering Maintenance and Anomaly Resolution support Expectation to augment C2 Shift Operations (shift certification and cadre support) Operations Support and Vehicle Engineering expertise for anomalies, test activities, tool development, and automation initiatives Standard Operational Procedure development Structured Ops/VE certification & training program leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Computer based Trainings (CBTs) Automation of Ops Support functions (e.g., procedures, training, and CM) Predictive performance metrics and trending of real-time and historical spacecraft data Routine/preventative/corrective maintenance (including calibrations & database changes) Assurance of mission performance Support to simulators, engineering studies, crisis/conflict, and end-of-life activities Timely and accurate anomaly response Efficiency mindset - aligned with Lean Operations philosophy (operational success balanced with continual resource optimization. It is a constant goal, and a comprehensive philosophy that extends beyond automating 24/7 operator activities; it includes all functions where every manual activity is an optimization opportunity) Participate in and/or lead working groups and make presentations/recommendations to customers and the leadership team on detailed technical aspects of the system Candidate should have vehicle maintenance/operations experience, advanced communication skills, and a strong desire to help the greater team be successful. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. If you are looking to develop your technical skills and contribute to a dynamic, fast-moving, high-performance team while adapting to an ever-changing environment, then this position might be just for you!

Requirements

Minimum 2 years Space mission operations experience (ex: real-time flight operations, anomaly resolution or system performance analysis)
Experience with spacecraft anomaly response/resolution
Experience with subsystem trending tools and metrics
Leadership experience of a technical team as team lead, project lead, or formal leader
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to varying levels of employees, management and customers
Ability to multi-task, especially to perform multiple assignments while meeting competing deadlines
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance and CI poly

Nice To Haves

Experience developing automated solutions on systems originally built without automation
Experience developing procedures and training material
Experience utilizing a breadth of software platforms/languages: Python, PERL, Linux, AWS, etc.
Previous experience with a customer base on a program for complex systems, software development, and issue resolution
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Enjoys working in a team environment and collaborating with people in different functions
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Responsibilities

Team startup activities such as procedure and training development for the VO&E team
2-hour recall response for anomalies as directed by customer
Alignment of Flight Operations Procedures, Tools, and Training support with Vehicle Engineering Maintenance and Anomaly Resolution support
Expectation to augment C2 Shift Operations (shift certification and cadre support)
Operations Support and Vehicle Engineering expertise for anomalies, test activities, tool development, and automation initiatives
Standard Operational Procedure development
Structured Ops/VE certification & training program leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Computer based Trainings (CBTs)
Automation of Ops Support functions (e.g., procedures, training, and CM)
Predictive performance metrics and trending of real-time and historical spacecraft data
Routine/preventative/corrective maintenance (including calibrations & database changes)
Assurance of mission performance
Support to simulators, engineering studies, crisis/conflict, and end-of-life activities
Timely and accurate anomaly response
Efficiency mindset - aligned with Lean Operations philosophy (operational success balanced with continual resource optimization. It is a constant goal, and a comprehensive philosophy that extends beyond automating 24/7 operator activities; it includes all functions where every manual activity is an optimization opportunity)
Participate in and/or lead working groups and make presentations/recommendations to customers and the leadership team on detailed technical aspects of the system