Systems Engineer- SSTA

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin's SBIRS team is seeking a quick learning and highly skilled level 2 Systems Engineer - SE/SSTA in PCA work from our Sunnyvale, CA. location. Must have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. The Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO) and Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) constellations utilize the Pointing and Control (PCA) subsystem to provide control and knowledge of the Payload sensor’s Line-of-Sight (LOS) direction. The PCA consists of the Gyro Reference Assembly (GRA), the two-axis gimbals, the Motor Drive Electronics (MDE), and the Line-of-Sight Computer (LOSC). The PCA Technical Analyst (TA) is considered the day-to-day subject matter expert on the Pointing and Control Assembly along with its associated hardware and is therefore expected to acquire in-depth knowledge of the functions stated above and is responsible for the daily state of health and operability of the PCA components. The PCA TA supports space vehicles operations from factory integration and test until decommission. This role will also function as a satellite factory Systems Engineer overseeing mission operation projects that contribute to the day-to-day satellite health and safety, maintenance, and mission operations.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.
No clearance required prior to start however the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance is required
Basic understand/experience of JIRA and Confluence
Team oriented with willingness to learn
Familiarity and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime and weekends when necessary to support mission goals
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance
Team oriented, Detail Oriented, willingness to learn
Basic understanding on Satellite Operations and Orbits
Products release management experience
Commanding On-orbit Satellite experience
Eager to learn and provide feedback on how to make processes better and more efficient
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships and trusts with internal team members and customers
Project management and organization

Responsibilities

Learn space vehicle and payload operations.
Be responsible for the daily state of health and operability of the constellation.
Work closely with and rely on the technical analysts, Certified Principal Engineers (CPE) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to understand and resolve issues
Apply what you learned to support satellite day in the life (DITL) testing
Document operational processes, findings, and resolutions
Travel when required (Less than 10%)
Support 24/7 recall for satellite anomalies.
Support all pre-launch readiness rehearsals and launch and early orbit test support
Develop tools and techniques to perform analysis