Mission Engineer - Satellite Operations & Ground?Segment

Job Description

Within the Charlie Portfolio of Space Security, we are seeking a highly motivated Mission Engineer with experience in orbital dynamics theory and mission planning satellite applications to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work across the full mission lifecycle-from early concept development through on-orbit operations-collaborating with development teams, contractors, customers, and subject-matter experts to deliver mission success. The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and validating mission concepts, supporting the development of ground-system applications, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful mission execution from concept through operations.
High-Visibility Impact - Work side-by-side with the Chief Mission Architect, shaping mission architectures and influencing key decisions from design through operations.
Cutting-Edge Projects - Support diverse satellite programs-including scientific and defense missions-across multiple orbital regimes.
Career Advancement - Gain exposure to senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and strategic decision-making that accelerates professional growth.
Innovation Hub - Translation of mission vision to software capabilities, UX, and operational support through deep mission understanding

Key Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and validate mission concepts across multiple spacecraft programs
Develop and support ground-system tools for orbit determination, maneuver planning, and mission analysis
Create software applications to compute orbit maneuvers, burn plans, attitude quaternions, and other spacecraft data products to achieve on-orbit objectives
Apply advanced astrodynamics and orbital mechanics theory to mission planning across varied orbit regimes
Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, contractors, and operators in an Agile development environment
Support the Chief Mission Architect in guiding technical direction and ensuring mission execution success
Gather and translate strategic objectives and operational concepts from customers and end-users into actionable mission solutions

Basic Qualifications

Experience with mission planning and execution domain
Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (AOCS, power, thermal, communications) and their interaction with mission-level software
Strong background in software development and/or software architecture
Proficiency with orbital mechanics theory, maneuver planning, and astrodynamics tools (e.g. STK, GMAT, Orekit, MATLAB/Simulink, or Python astrodynamics libraries)
Effective oral and written communication skills and an ability to work effectively in a rapid paced, team environment
with Top Secret clearance

Desired skills

Familiarity with Conductor or MPET applications
Experience with operator workflow and use cases for mission planning scenarios
Mission-engineering experience on spacecraft or satellite programs, including trajectory design and orbit analysis.
Experience working in an Agile development environment
Experience developing software tools for planning satellite activities across multiple mission types and orbital regimes

EEO

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.

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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.

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Other Important Information

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Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $131,000 - $227,125. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.