Satellite Mission Engr
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Satellite Mission Engr Staff | Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.
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. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. 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.
Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented level 4 Satellite Mission Engineer with an active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance to work from our Fort Belvoir, VA location. In this role as a Satellite Systems Engineer, Staff you will have the opportunity to conduct and lead mission/program-specific operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases. You will develop detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics and performance analysis, provide technical direction for mission support, plan for critical activities, and provide alternate operating techniques.
You will have the opportunity to work with different organizations and sites to implement various efforts across the IC. This includes resiliency test and tactics development as well as ops development. During the initial training period, you will learn the system and may concurrently support tools creation, data analysis, and maintenance. This Position requires the completion of a formal training program and certification to perform duties.
This position will require 24x7 rotating shift work in support of program activities and will lead a small shift team. This is an MID-SR CAREER (level
4) ROLE where candidates typically require 5+ years of professional experience and a BS degree. If you think this describes you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow and challenge yourself then we would love for you to apply!
Opportunity for Impact:
Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization. Professional Development:
Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs. Collaborative Culture:
Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success. Competitive Benefits:
Lockheed Martin employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid time off, Work/life balance, Career development, Mentorship opportunities, Rewards & recognition. We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.
• Experience establishing customer intimacy
• Problem solving, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work across sites
• Experience with astrodynamics and orbital mechanics including classical orbital elements
• Understanding of Satellite maneuver tools/techniques
• Microsoft Office proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)
• Experience with Confluence, JIRA, MATLAB, Python
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