Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
System Engineer for Satellite Operations and Ground Communications
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelLockheed Martin is seeking a System Engineer for Satellite Operations and Ground Communications to support maintenance, operations, and upgrades of a global satellite command and control and ground terminal communication enterprise. The role involves contributing to various Systems and Software Engineering tasks, interfacing with program management, customers, and subcontractors, and ensuring successful completion of assigned tasks.
National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Contributing technically to a variety of Systems and Software Engineering tasks associated with supporting Operations and Maintenance (O&M) as well as system upgrades
Investigating and resolving Discrepancy Reports (DRs), system monitoring and trending, and factory support to the site Echelon 1 flight operations teams
Designing and implementing upgrades associated with the command and control element (CCE) as well as the ground terminal element (GTE) environments, to include associated software, cyber, hardware equipment racks and data centers
Reviewing and troubleshooting a software and hardware ecosystem, and drafting, reviewing, and revising console operator checklists and procedures, system drawings, edit and update system documents, ICDs, etc
Tracking and documenting system engineering integration and test (SEIT) phases, to include requirements review and management support, coordination, creation, and execution of verification plans with subcontracted vendors and as part of the larger Lockheed Martin system integration and test events
Capturing issues, concerns, lessons learned, risks and opportunities and bringing forth recommended ideas and improvements
Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) after completion of training and aiding in the maintenance and development of operational procedures; supporting the creation, review, and updates to training materials; supporting development of trending reports and creating database inputs to support system operations
Qualification
Required
Degree within an Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience/combined education
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance and be subject to a polygraph
Demonstrated knowledge of real-time mission operations
Ability to perform real-time troubleshooting and anomaly resolution
Experience developing, operating, and testing modern technical systems
Basic proficiency in Python, Perl, or similar programming languages
Experience working independently and in technical teams
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 9 months for system administration access to controlled systems
Ability to travel 5-10% in completing mission assignments at various locations may be required
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Preferred
Attainment of Privileged User status is preferred
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
Technical experience in the following areas: Familiarity with Linux distributions, Windows Operating and VMWare Environments
Exposure to Matlab, Visio, and other Engineering and Modeling Tools
Experience with satellite ground control systems, such as Kratos qRadio and C2 Environments
Systems integration and test knowledge
Configuration management workflow knowledge
Previous experience developing a test plan and procedures for sell-off of a Subsystem with customer witness and acceptance
Use and proper application of AIML tools
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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