Space Mission Analyst / Operations Research II jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 4 months ago

Space Mission Analyst / Operations Research II

Lockheed Martin is a leader in the space industry, focusing on innovative solutions to enhance security and connectivity in space. The Strategic Mission Analysis team is seeking an Operations Analyst or Engineer to provide data-driven insights and support the analysis of complex space-based systems and missions, leveraging modeling and simulation expertise.

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Responsibilities

Develop and apply modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise to support the analysis of complex space-based systems and missions
Create and maintain physics-based models of government & other systems, leveraging your domain expertise and engineering judgment to ensure accuracy and relevance
Researching military systems performance and operations
Simulation, Modeling and Analysis (MS&A) of military systems and scenarios in digital environments
Integrate modeling and simulation capabilities into larger system-of-systems environments to support the analysis of complex mission scenarios

Qualification

ModelingSimulationData analysisMulti-domain mission modelingMATLABPythonSTKAFSIMMath backgroundPhysics backgroundStatistics backgroundCollaboration skills

Required

Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis of defense or space systems
2+ years experience in modeling and simulation tools, such as STK or AFSIM
2+ years experience programming and scripting using MATLAB, Python, R, or similar language
US Citizenship required
Must have an active Top Secret clearance with an investigation within 5 years as well as an ability and willingness to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field
Active TS/SCI clearance
Multi-domain kill chain, ISR, and/or space security analysis experience
Strong math, physics, and statistics background
Demonstrated experience working with information across multiple security levels, including SCI and Special Access Program(s) (SAP)
Demonstrated experience working with defense and threat information and/or models
Experience with applying data science and/or machine learning techniques within analysis to drive more comprehensive results
Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines

Benefits

Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical}
Dental
401k {with generous matching}
Generous Paid time off
Work/life balance, family-friendly environment
Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds
Fun, talented, and witty teammates
Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership
Community-minded organization
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Generous Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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