Satellite Systems Engineer Sr
Lockheed Martin •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.
At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Lockheed Martin is looking for a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to join our talented team in our Boulder, CO location. In this role, you will:
- Provide real time, operational support to various teams for the operation and maintenance of system software and equipment (identifying system problems, trouble shooting, and correcting both software and hardware failures)
- Conduct mission/program specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases
- Give technical guidance for on orbit mission support, plans for critical ground malfunctions and recommend alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support
- Deliver failure analysis of the performance of the ground telemetry data
- Utilizes system software to accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommends improvements
- Convey strong analytical and troubleshooting approach / skills as required
- Participate in software version testing and evaluation and provides feedback to the development and test community
- Assists Configuration Management in software upgrades and changes.
-Provide software maintenance support for Linux, AIX, PC compatible computers, and associated switching, network, and communications circuits and equipment.
- Work with Software Depot on software problems by providing feedback
- Provide database system administration support for multiple system databases.
- Provide UNIX / LINUX / Windows system administration support. Participates in software version testing and evaluation and provides feedback to the development and test community. Assists Configuration Management in software upgrades and changes.
Basic Qualifications:
Previous program Experience (SBIRS or other OPIR program); Experience with SBIRS, DSP, GEO, HEO
Satellite / Ground Systems operations experience; C2 System Anomaly Resolution experience
Experience with Shell Scripting, Perl, Python and databases; General knowledge/skill of UNIX and/or LINUX
Must be willing and able to support 24x7 operations Security + Certification
Desired Skills:
Strong personal interaction skills. Strong communication skills. Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment.
Be able to interpret complex system requirements
Background in technology, engineering, hardware, system administration, or network administration
Experience with large complex projects
System lifecycle and processes
System Documentation
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $82,200 - $157,500 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available
Strong personal interaction skills. Strong communication skills. Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment.
Be able to interpret complex system requirements
Background in technology, engineering, hardware, system administration, or network administration
Experience with large complex projects
System lifecycle and processes
System Documentation
Job Ident #:
59863145856
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