Satellite Mission Engineer

Position Overview

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Level 3 Satellite Mission Engineer with an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance to work from our Aurora, CO location.

• Conduct mission/program specific real-time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.
• Develop detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control of on-orbit satellites.
• Provide technical direction for on-orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions, and recommend alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support.
• Provide failure analysis of the performance of the orbiting satellites via telemetry data.
• Utilize system software to accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommend improvements.
• Perform flight length orbit adjustment and daily special event studies.

• 3+ years of related professional experience.
• Must have an active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of real-time mission operations (SIGINT experience).
• Ability to perform real-time troubleshooting and anomaly resolution.
• Experience developing, operating, and testing modern technical systems.
• Experience working independently and in technical teams.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience with satellite operations and subsystems.
• Experience with satellite ground control systems.
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal team‑building skills.
• Excellent communication ability to work well in a technical team.
• Systems engineering background or exposure to designing and implementing systems within large, complex real‑time operational environments.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance.
• Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays, and additional holiday time for Washington state applicants.
• Competitive pay with annual base salary range of $89,300 – $157,550 (or equivalent based on location).
• Incentive plan eligibility.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.