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Satellite Mission Engr Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$118,000–$219,100/yrFort Belvoir, VA, United StatesPosted 2mo ago
  • TS/SCI clearance

About the job

## Standard Job Description WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING 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. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

THE WORK Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented level 4 Satellite Mission Engineer with an active TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance to work from our Fort Belvoir, VA location. In this role as a Satellite Systems Engineer, Staff you will have the opportunity to conduct and lead mission/program-specific operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.

You will develop detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics and performance analysis, provide technical direction for mission support, plan for critical activities, and provide alternate operating techniques. You will have the opportunity to work with different organizations and sites to implement various efforts across the IC.

This includes resiliency test and tactics development as well as ops development. During the initial training period, you will learn the system and may concurrently support tools creation, data analysis, and maintenance. This position requires the completion of a formal training program and certification to perform duties.

This position will require 24x7 rotating shift work in support of program activities and will lead a small shift team. The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Conducts mission/program specific real time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution and evaluation phases.

Develops detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, command and control of on-orbit satellites. Provides technical direction for on orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommends alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support.

Provides failure analysis of the performance of the orbiting satellites via telemetry data. Utilizes system software to accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommends improvements. Analyzes and validates software performance.

Performs flight length orbit adjust and daily special event studies. ## Basic Qualifications Experience or understanding of spacecraft operations Experience supporting critical operations ## Experience in any of these Engineering functions - System integration - Planning - Software testing - System modeling or analysis An active TS/SCI w Poly clearance is required for consideration ## Desired Skills Experience establishing customer intimacy Problem solving, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work across sites Experience with astrodynamics and orbital mechanics including classical orbital elements Experience with Confluence, JIRA, MATLAB, Python Understanding of Satellite maneuver tools/techniques Microsoft Office proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people.

Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. - Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. - For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.

Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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