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Lockheed Martin · 2 weeks ago

System Engineer for Satellite Operations and Ground Communications

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

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 supporting satellite operations and maintenance, designing system upgrades, and collaborating with various teams 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

Supporting a globally dispersed workforce with a focus on real-time satellite mission operations and longer term mission optimization

Investigate and resolve Discrepancy Reports (DRs)

System monitoring and trending

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

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

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

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

Satellite operations experienceSystems engineering backgroundSatellite ground control systemsLinux distributions familiarityVMWare environments familiarityMatlab exposureVisio exposureSystems integration knowledgeConfiguration management knowledgeTeam building skillsAIML tools applicationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Ability to travel 5-10% in completing mission assignments at various locations may be required

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Preferred

Attainment of Privileged User status is 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

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