Systems Engineer - Satellite Systems

Overview

Lockheed Martin is seeking a level 3 Satellite Systems Engineer with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance to work from our Sunnyvale, CA location.

• Learn GEO space vehicle operations from factory integration and test until decommission.
• Be responsible for the daily state of health and operability of the constellation.
• Work closely with technical analysts, Certified Principal Engineers (CPE) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to understand and resolve issues.
• Support all pre‑launch readiness rehearsals and launch and early orbit test support.
• Apply what was learned to support satellite day‑in‑the‑life (DITL) testing.
• Document operational processes, findings, and resolutions.
• Identify requirements and support execution of vehicle flight objectives.
• Identify and implement changes to improve performance.
• Develop tools and techniques to perform analysis.
• Be a team player and be willing to be on‑call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, as required.
• Work overtime and weekends when necessary to support mission goals.
• Travel when required (less than 10%).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, or related experience, or a combination of degree and experience.
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Team oriented with willingness to learn.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime and weekends when necessary to support mission goals.

Desired

Skills:

• SBIRS Mission Operations Experience.
• Project management and organization.
• DoD Secret clearance (or higher such as Top Secret/SCI).
• Experience with satellite Launch and Early Orbit Testing (L&EOT).
• Familiarity with Unix, MATLAB, Python, STK, Satellite Control Language (SCL), satellite control software systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members.
• Eager to learn and provide feedback on how to make processes better and more efficient.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

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