Space Mission Analyst/Operations Research IV

Lockheed Martin Corporation•King Of Prussia, PA

46d•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 Integrated Space Effects (ISE) team is searching for a level 4 Operations Analyst or Engineer with experience in multi-domain (e.g. space, air, terrestrial) mission modeling, modeling & simulation (M&S), and data analysis. ISE is a team at Lockheed Martin Space within Engineering & Technology (E&T) that conducts operations analysis (OA). As a member of this team, you will provide data-driven insights to several groups across multiple Lines of Business within LM Space & across the LM enterprise, helping shape their strategies to meet customer needs. Supported projects vary across a program's lifecycle but often support early phase concept development. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Develop and apply modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise to support the analysis of complex space-based systems and missions. Create and maintain physics-based models of government & other systems, leveraging your domain expertise and engineering judgment to ensure accuracy and relevance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify analysis needs, develop solutions, and deliver results to stakeholders and customers. Communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear and effective briefings and presentations. Translate customer questions into meaningful studies, and develop advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) methods to enable analyses that support requirements definition, system of system evaluation, interoperability in joint environments, and utility assessments of advanced technology and concepts. Integrate modeling and simulation capabilities into larger system-of-systems environments to support the analysis of complex mission scenarios. Drive project success through effective time management, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with teammates, with a focus on delivering capabilities that inform decision-making. Our level 4 employees typically have 5-9 years of experience.

Requirements

Experience with modeling, simulating, operations analysis, multi-int domain knowledge and analyzing satellite systems
5+ years experience programming and scripting using MATLAB, Python, R, or similar language
5+ years experience in modeling and simulation tools such as STK, ODTK, AFSIM, OD++
Experience developing air and space system architectures and/or conducting architecture trade studies
US Citizenship required
Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelors and/op Master's degree with strong math, physics, and/or statistics background
Experience with applying data science and/or machine learning techniques within analysis to drive more comprehensive results
Space Operations experience (space domain awareness, battle management, resiliency, multi-domain) engaging with wide range of military, intelligence, commercial, and civil stakeholders, from operators thru executives, in the design, planning, and execution of exercises, analysis, and wargames involving space capabilities
Operational experience working military and intelligence customer missions, in particular, first-hand experience with the development and evaluation of tactics, operating plans, and operating concepts
Experience with RF systems development, testing and integration, or operations
Demonstrated ability to relate with external customers across DoD and IC, in partnering/collaborating on end-user, mission-driven, end-to-end solutions
Demonstrated ability to engage and partner with industry leveraging, developing, integrating, and operating end-user, mission-driven, end-to-end solutions
Superb customer interaction, professionalism and initiative, ability to work autonomously, experience with small teams, and public speaking

Responsibilities

Develop and apply modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise to support the analysis of complex space-based systems and missions.
Create and maintain physics-based models of government & other systems, leveraging your domain expertise and engineering judgment to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify analysis needs, develop solutions, and deliver results to stakeholders and customers.
Communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear and effective briefings and presentations.
Translate customer questions into meaningful studies, and develop advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) methods to enable analyses that support requirements definition, system of system evaluation, interoperability in joint environments, and utility assessments of advanced technology and concepts.
Integrate modeling and simulation capabilities into larger system-of-systems environments to support the analysis of complex mission scenarios.
Drive project success through effective time management, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with teammates, with a focus on delivering capabilities that inform decision-making.

Benefits

Medical many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical}
Dental
401k with generous matching}
Generous Paid time off
Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
Fun, talented, and witty teammates
Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
Community-minded organization
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Generous Tuition Reimbursement