System Engineer for Satellite Operations and Ground Communications

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LM Space National Security Solutions has an open position for system engineering support across multiple areas related to the maintenance, operations, and recapitalization upgrades to a global satellite command and control and ground terminal communication enterprise. The System Engineer for Satellite Operations and Ground Communications will be responsible for contributing technically to a variety of Systems and Software Engineering tasks associated with supporting Operations and Maintenance (O&M) as well as system upgrades. This role will be a key technical member supporting a globally dispersed workforce with a focus on real-time satellite mission operations and longer term mission optimization, including enhancement tasks that expand beyond day to day O&M sustainment. The role will interface across system segments, program management, customers and subcontractors in successful completion of assigned tasks. Maintenance tasks include efforts to investigate and resolve Discrepancy Reports (DRs), system monitoring and trending, and factory support to the site Echelon 1 flight operations teams. Design tasks include designing and implementing upgrades associated with the command and control element (CCE) as well as the ground terminal element (GTE) environments, to include associated software, cyber, hardware equipment racks and data centers. Typical tasks would include the ability to review and troubleshoot a software and hardware ecosystem, and to draft, review, and revise console operator checklists and procedures, system drawings, edit and update system documents, ICDs, etc. Ability to travel 5-10% in completing mission assignments at various locations may be required. Other tasks include the tracking and documentation of system engineering integration and test (SEIT) phases, to include requirements review and management support, coordination, creation, and execution of verification plans with subcontracted vendors and as part of the larger Lockheed Martin system integration and test events. The role will capture issues, concerns, lessons learned, risks and opportunities and bring forth recommended ideas and improvements. The successful candidate will be a self motivated, proven learner and developing leader, able to acquire extensive system level and specific subsystem-level expertise, think independently and work collaboratively in representing the program at site installations and visits, and will pass on expertise to future candidates who enter the program. The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) after completion of training and will aid in the maintenance and development of operational procedures; support the creation, review, and updates to training materials; support development of trending reports and create database inputs to support system operations. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Attainment of Privileged User status is preferred.

Requirements

Degree within an Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience/combined education
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance and be subject to a polygraph
Demonstrated knowledge of real-time mission operations
Ability to perform real-time troubleshooting and anomaly resolution
Experience developing, operating, and testing modern technical systems
Basic proficiency in Python, Perl, or similar programming languages
Experience working independently and in technical teams
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 9 months for system administration access to controlled systems

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
Technical experience in the following areas: - Familiarity with Linux distributions, Windows Operating and VMWare Environments - Exposure to Matlab, Visio, and other Engineering and Modeling Tools -Experience with satellite ground control systems, such as Kratos qRadio and C2 Environments - Systems integration and test knowledge - Configuration management workflow knowledge - Previous experience developing a test plan and procedures for sell-off of a Subsystem with customer witness and acceptance - Use and proper application of AIML tools

Responsibilities

Investigate and resolve Discrepancy Reports (DRs)
System monitoring and trending
Factory support to the site Echelon 1 flight operations teams
Designing and implementing upgrades associated with the command and control element (CCE) as well as the ground terminal element (GTE) environments, to include associated software, cyber, hardware equipment racks and data centers
Review and troubleshoot a software and hardware ecosystem
Draft, review, and revise console operator checklists and procedures, system drawings, edit and update system documents, ICDs, etc
Tracking and documentation of system engineering integration and test (SEIT) phases, to include requirements review and management support, coordination, creation, and execution of verification plans with subcontracted vendors and as part of the larger Lockheed Martin system integration and test events
Capture issues, concerns, lessons learned, risks and opportunities and bring forth recommended ideas and improvements
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) after completion of training and will aid in the maintenance and development of operational procedures
Support the creation, review, and updates to training materials
Support development of trending reports and create database inputs to support system operations