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Lockheed Martin · 2 weeks ago

System Engineer for Satellite Operations and Ground Communications

Sunnyvale California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$103K/yr - $178K/yr

Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking a System Engineer for Satellite Operations and Ground Communications. This role involves providing technical support for satellite command and control operations, system upgrades, and maintenance tasks, while also interfacing with various stakeholders to ensure mission success.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contributing technically to a variety of Systems and Software Engineering tasks associated with supporting Operations and Maintenance (O&M) as well as system upgrades

Interface across system segments, program management, customers and subcontractors in successful completion of assigned tasks

Investigate and resolve Discrepancy Reports (DRs), system monitoring and trending, and factory support to the site Echelon 1 flight operations teams

Designing and implementing upgrades associated with the command and control element (CCE) as well as the ground terminal element (GTE) environments

Review and troubleshoot a software and hardware ecosystem

Draft, review, and revise console operator checklists and procedures, system drawings, edit and update system documents, ICDs, etc

Tracking and documentation of system engineering integration and test (SEIT) phases

Requirements review and management support, coordination, creation, and execution of verification plans with subcontracted vendors and as part of the larger Lockheed Martin system integration and test events

Capture issues, concerns, lessons learned, risks and opportunities and bring forth recommended ideas and improvements

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) after completion of training and will aid in the maintenance and development of operational procedures

Support the creation, review, and updates to training materials

Support development of trending reports and create database inputs to support system operations

Qualification

Real-time mission operationsTroubleshootingAnomaly resolutionSystems engineering backgroundPython programmingSatellite operations experienceLinuxWindows proficiencyOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Degree within an Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience/combined education

Must have an active TS/SCI clearance and be subject to a polygraph

Demonstrated knowledge of real-time mission operations

Ability to perform real-time troubleshooting and anomaly resolution

Experience developing, operating, and testing modern technical systems

Basic proficiency in Python, Perl, or similar programming languages

Experience working independently and in technical teams

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 9 months for system administration access to controlled systems

Preferred

Experience with satellite operations and subsystems

Experience with satellite ground control systems

Exemplary written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal team building skills to effectively engage team members as well as elevate appropriate issues to management

Excellent communicator with proven ability to work well in a technical team

Systems engineering background or exposure which will ensure success at designing and implementing systems within a large, complex, real-time operational system

Technical experience in the following areas: Familiarity with Linux distributions, Windows Operating and VMWare Environments

Exposure to Matlab, Visio, and other Engineering and Modeling Tools

Experience with satellite ground control systems, such as Kratos qRadio and C2 Environments

Systems integration and test knowledge

Configuration management workflow knowledge

Previous experience developing a test plan and procedures for sell-off of a Subsystem with customer witness and acceptance

Use and proper application of AIML tools

Benefits

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

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.

Founded in 1912