System Engineer Satellite Operations and Ground Communicatio Security Clearance

Position: System Engineer for Satellite Operations and Ground Communicatio with Security Clearance
Job Number 713121

Description:

LM Space National Security Solutions has
an open position for system engineering support across
multiple areas related to the maintenance, operations,
and recapitalization upgrades to a global satellite
command and control and ground terminal
communication enterprise. The System Engineer for Satellite Operations and
Ground Communications will be responsible for
contributing technically to a variety of Systems and Software Engineering tasks associated with supporting
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) as well as system
upgrades. This role will be a key technical member
supporting a globally dispersed workforce with a focus
on real-time satellite mission operations and longer
term mission optimization, including enhancement
tasks that expand beyond day to day O&M
sustainment. The role will interface across system
segments, program management, customers and
subcontractors in successful completion of assigned
tasks. Maintenance tasks include efforts to investigate and
resolve Discrepancy Reports (DRs), system monitoring
and trending, and factory support to the site Echelon 1
flight operations teams. Design tasks include designing
and implementing upgrades associated with the
command and control element (CCE) as well as the
ground terminal element (GTE) environments, to
include associated software, cyber, hardware
equipment racks and data centers. Typical tasks would
include the ability to review and troubleshoot a software and hardware ecosystem, and to draft, review, and revise console operator checklists and procedures, system drawings, edit and update system documents, ICDs, etc. Ability to travel 5-10% in completing mission assignments at various locations may be required. Other tasks include the tracking and documentation of
system engineering integration and test (SEIT) phases,
to include requirements review and management
support, coordination, creation, and execution of
verification plans with subcontracted vendors and as
part of the larger Lockheed Martin system integration
and test events. The role will capture issues, concerns,
lessons learned, risks and opportunities and bring forth
recommended ideas and improvements.
The successful candidate will be a self motivated, proven learner and developing leader, able to acquire extensive system level and specific subsystem-level expertise, think
independently and work collaboratively in representing
the program at site installations and visits, and will
pass on expertise to future candidates who enter the
program. The successful candidate will act as a Subject Matter
Expert (SME) after completion of training and will aid in
the maintenance and development of operational
procedures; support the creation, review, and updates
to training materials; support development of trending
reports and create database inputs to support system
operations. Applicants selected will be subject to a government
security investigation and must meet eligibility
requirements for access to classified information. Attainment of Privileged User status is preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree within an Engineering or related field, or
equivalent experience/combined education

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance and be subject
to a polygraph

• Demonstrated knowledge of real-time mission
operations

• Ability to perform real-time troubleshooting and
anomaly resolution

• Experience developing, operating, and testing
modern technical systems

• Basic proficiency in Python, Perl, or similar programming
languages

• Experience working independently and in technical teams

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 9
months for system administration access to controlled
systems
Desired

Skills:

• Experience with satellite operations and subsystems

• Experience with satellite ground control systems

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
coupled with strong interpersonal team building skills
to effectively engage team members as well as elevate
appropriate issues to management

• Excellent communicator with proven ability to work
well in a technical team

• Systems engineering background or exposure which
will ensure success at designing and…