Satellite Systems Engineer, Level 2 - Clearance Required
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Basic Qualifications
- Satellite Operations Experience.
- Requires ability to support 24/7 shift work, including mid shifts
- Able to support a critical position in a restricted area.
- Active DoD TS/SCI
E2042:
Satellite Systems Engr
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.
We are seeking a full-time Satellite System Engineer to assist the Space Force operators in all spacecraft bus and payload operations by planning and scheduling mission critical events, assisting in the generation and maintenance of command plans, technical advice and assistance during anomaly resolution activities, documenting and trending system performance and providing recommendations for optimal system operational methods and techniques.
Assist the Space Force operators during spacecraft commanding, ensuring proper execution of command plans, scheduling constellation and ground system activities, participating in anomaly resolution activities, launch and early orbit activities, and documenting system performance.
Monitor the SBIRS satellite constellation health and performance by evaluating telemetry alarms and warnings, monitoring commanding and responding to satellite anomalies when required. Also, local travel to the MCSB to perform these operations support duties as required (estimated 2 weeks per year per).
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly resolve critical/complex technical or operational problems, and/or space system anomalies.
- Proficiency in one of the related: C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Windows, .NET, and UNIX, PERL, system software and scripting development, Java programming, web development, System analysis, System design, Software Design, Software Development and Implementation, Software Test or Cyber Security.
- Experience with 24x7 operations support, to include recall of key personnel
- Experience with spacecraft anomaly response/resolution
- Ability to multi-task, especially to perform multiple assignments while meeting competing deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner to varying levels of employees, management and customers
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 remotelyOnsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Employee will work on-site full-time
Ability to TelecommuteNo telecommuting
ShiftFirst
Work Schedule InformationLockheed 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.
Work ScheduleRotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader
Security Clearance InformationThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Security ClearanceTS/SCI
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