Orion Ground Ops Mid Career Systems Engineer

Lockheed MartinKennedy Space Center, FL
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. Orion Ground Operations Engineer - primary interface between Lockheed Martin Orion and NASA Exploration Ground Systems to prepare the Orion vehicle for launch on the SLS rocket. Lockheed Martin is looking for a highly motivated Systems Engineer to become a member of the Systems Design and Integration Team.

Requirements

  • Experience with one or more Systems Integration functions including:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
  • System trade studies and/or System modeling
  • Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
  • System Integration, Test and/or Verification
  • Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies
  • Experience in Orion Ground Operations support at Kennedy Space Center.
  • US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

  • 3+ years with spacecraft architecture design, development, integration, test, with knowledge of space, missile and launch systems at the component through system level
  • System design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Propulsion, RF, Software, etc.)
  • Ability to absorb extensive technical detail and logically formulate solutions for execution on an inflexible schedule, often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, incomplete data
  • Experience ensuring the physical and functional compatibility of hardware/software products throughout the full lifecycle of the program
  • Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied
  • Strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge
  • Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous roles as part of the daily program operations
  • Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change

Responsibilities

  • Develop Orion Maintenance Requirements System (OMRS).
  • Support Orion on console during operations to prepare the vehicle for launch.
  • Establish system architecture and CONOPS, perform system level design and decomposition into requirements
  • Perform system analysis and interface definition and management/ execution
  • Participate in studies and system trades for enhanced capabilities
  • Perform systems/hardware integration, test planning and execution
  • Develop plans to on-ramp new mission capabilities while protecting the primary mission
  • Participate in and coordinate design reviews and technical product reviews
  • Participate in failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • EAP
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
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