Job Description
Job Title:  Systems Engineer - E2
Posting Start Date:  9/10/26

Standard Job Description

As a Systems Engineer, you will: 

  • Learn GEO/HEO/NGG space vehicle operations from factory integration & test until decommission 
  • Be responsible for the daily state of health and operability of the constellation 
  • Work closely with and rely on the technical analysts (TA), Certified Principle Engineers (CPE) and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to understand and resolve issues  
  • Support all pre-launch readiness exercises & rehearsals and launch & early orbit test (L&EOT) support 
  • Apply what you learned to support satellite day in the life (DITL) testing 
  • Document operational processes, findings, and resolutions 
  • Identify requirements and supporting execution of vehicle flight objectives 
  • Identify and implement changes to improve performance 
  • Develop tools and techniques to perform analysis 
  • Be a team player and be willing to be on-call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, as required. 
  • Work overtime and weekends when necessary to support mission goals 
  • Travel when required (Less than 10%) 

Basic Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance 

  • Basic understand/experience of JIRA and Confluence 

  • Team oriented with willingness to learn 

  • Familiarity and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite 

  • Willingness to work rotating shifts and overtime and weekends when necessary to support mission goals 

Desired Skills

Desired Skills: 

  • Any experience with satellite Launch and Early Orbit Testing (L&EOT) 
  • Familiarity with any of the following: Unix, MATLAB, Python, STK, Spacecraft Command Language (SCL), and satellite control software systems 
  • Able to analyze software code/script to isolate issues and conduct perceptive testing if needed 
  • Able to apply demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change 
  • Able to compile processes, practices, and concepts to see the bigger picture and what needs to be done to get to the end result, not just what is happening now 
  • Eager to learn and provide feedback on how to make processes better and more efficient 
  • Experience with launching high value Class-A satellite systems 

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $88100.00 - $163700.00

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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.