Spacecraft/satellite Flight Operations Associate

Satellite Systems Engineer

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. Lockheed Martin Space in Ft Belvoir, Virginia is seeking a full-time Satellite Systems Engineer to join our team. In this dynamic role you may support a 24/7 crew or work as part of a day staff team within Flight Operations, contributing to critical customer missions. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of on orbit spacecraft operations, and basic understanding of orbital mechanics. To be considered, you must be flexible and willing to work rotating shifts. We will provide you with comprehensive training and certification through our extensive education program, building on your existing engineering skills to equip you for success in this position.

Basic Qualifications:

• Understanding of software / hardware infrastructure, middleware, and system architectures.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including US Citizenship.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with on-orbit spacecraft or satellite flight operations.
• Familiarity in one of the following: LINUX, MATLAB, JAVA, C++, PERL, ORACLE/SQL, HTML, XML.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment.
• Proficient with MS Office.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly

Other Important Information You Should Know:

• Expression of Interest: 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 Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: 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.
• Schedule for this Position: Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.