Satellite Mission Engr - E2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
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: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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.