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Strategic Operations Research III:Spacecraft Mission Analysis & Security Clearance

Job in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80120, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-20
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Strategic Operations Research III:Spacecraft Mission Analysis & with Security Clearance
Job Number 717171

Description:

Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. 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. The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Integration:
Analysis and Assessments team is seeking a Strategic Operations Research Analyst III (SORA) to tackle complex mission analysis problems in support of future satellite architectures. The teams provides physics-based technical analysis to identify and validate the viability of future satellite constellations while also assisting in the design of next generation system-of-system architectures in support of national security, commercial, and civil mission areas.

Summary of

Key Duties:

In this role you will...
• Support development of orbital, payload, and network comms mission analysis tools and algorithms, build and run mission scenarios for satellite constellations, and analyze next generation space constellation architectures.
• Leverage a broad knowledge base and spacecraft design experience to bring new ideas and analyses to studies, trades, proposals, and programs to facilitate new business for Lockheed Martin.
• Interact with external and internal clients / stakeholders with opportunities to lead analysis efforts focused on the next generation of space-based capabilities Are you a curious and innovative system thinker with a passion for learning and growth? Do you thrive in environments where creativity and analytical skills are valued? If so, we'd love to connect with you! We're looking for someone who is eager to develop new skills, think creatively, and tackle complex challenges with enthusiasm and dedication.

If you're a problem-solver at heart, with a knack for analyzing complex issues and finding innovative solutions by thinking out of the box, we want to hear from you!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Physics, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education
• Familiar with programming and scripting using MATLAB, Python, or a similar high-level language
• Experience in the space mission area
• Analytical & systems-thinking mindset
• Must have an active TOP SECRET clearance with an investigation in the last five years and the ability to obtain TS/SCI Security Clearance
Desired

Skills:

• Satellite sub-system design or systems engineering experience
• Experience with mission modeling and simulation tools, such as STK or AFSIM
• Experience with algorithm development
• Experience with orbital analysis
• Experience with network comms
• Experience with reliability analysis
• Experience with mission management
• Experience with RF payloads
• Experience with MATLAB tool development
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
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.
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