Satellite Systems Engineer, Operations Controller - Clearance Required

    • Lockheed Martin
  • Grand Forks, ND
  • Posted 21 days ago | Updated 17 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

AIM
Partnership
SDA
Real-time
Messaging
Network
Program Management
Scheduling
Documentation
Process Improvement
Communication
Organizational Skills
DoD
Satellite
Testing
System Integration
Continuous Improvement
Security Clearance
Innovation
SAFE
Boost
Systems Engineering

Job Details

Job ID: 686387BR Date posted: Apr. 08, 2025
Description: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.

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. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The SDA Tranche 1 OC role will be responsible for performing real-time satellite operations on complex communications systems. In this role, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple-satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications
Configuration and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations
Multi-program coordination and scheduling using custom software tools
Ground system inputs toward overall engineering development and testing
Determination and resolution of anomalous conditions
Generation of downtime reports and other associated documentation for operational outages
Provide inputs to process improvements
Provide operational inputs to overall engineering development and testing
Support to various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards
Support to ground system development work, working groups, and test and checkout
Basic Qualifications:
Current DoD Secret
Experience with solving complex and/or parallel problems
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic operational environment
Strong organizational skills and ability to pivot within a dynamic operational environment
Proficiency with MS Office products
Desired Skills:
Current DoD Top Secret
Experience with satellite operations
Experience with testing, development work, or system integration
Collaborative mindset toward internal continuous process improvement and external customer interactions
Clearance Level: Secret
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.
Schedule for this Position: Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available
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