Satellite Mission Engr Sr - E3 Job Details

Job Title: Satellite Mission Engr Sr - E3

Posting Start Date: 10/2/26

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

• 3+ years of related experience
• Must have an active TS/SCI w/ poly clearance
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of real-time mission operations
• Ability to perform real-time troubleshooting and anomaly resolution
• Experience developing, operating, and testing modern technical systems
• Experience working independently and in technical teams
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Desired Skills

• 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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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.