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Satellite Mission Engr Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$85,300–$158,300/yrColorado Springs, COPosted 1mo ago

This posting asks for U.S. citizenship. It also names a Top Secret clearance.

The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule

About the role

Death Valley Job Description

Conducts program specific real time 24x7 space operations as a ground controller. Provide mission support in areas such as command and control of on-orbit satellites and factory testing. Utilizes system software to accomplish all tasks and recommends improvements. Analyzes and validates software performance. This is a shift-work position, and requires the ability to work any shift as required. The candidate will:

  • Must be able to obtain CompTIA SecuirtyPlus certification within 90 days of employment.
  • Utilize problem solving, and communication skills to support 24/7 operations, interact with users, engineering support, crew and management personnel as needed.
  • Monitor crew logs for situational awareness.
  • Maintain crew logs for activities that happen on shift.
  • Contribute to procedural updates and procedure validation as needed.

Basic Qualifications

  • Experience in operation of command and control (C2) ground systems related to satellite operations.
  • Must be an effective communicator with strong oral and written communications skills.
  • Ability to support 24/7, 365 operations.
  • Active Top Secret required.
  • US Citizenship is required.

Desired Skills

  • CompTIA Security+
  • SCI elgibility
  • Proven diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
  • Ground station communications, configuration, operation, and/or fault isolation experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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.

Copied from the listing Lockheed Martin published, verified 1 Nov 2026.

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Lockheed Martin Space builds GPS and missile warning satellites, NASA's Orion crew capsule and deep space probes.

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