Satellite Systems Engineer Associate – Operations Controller (OC)

Job ID: 674735BR Date posted: Sep. 25, 2024 Program: SDA Tranche 1
Description:The SDA Tranche 1 OC role will be responsible for performing real-time satellite operations on complex communications systems. In this role, you will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple-satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications
• Configuration and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations
• Multi-program coordination and scheduling using custom software tools
• Ground system inputs toward overall engineering development and testing
• Determination and resolution of anomalous conditions
• Generation of downtime reports and other associated documentation for operational outages
• Provide inputs to process improvements
• Provide operational inputs to overall engineering development and testing
• Support to various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards
• Support to ground system development work, working groups, and test and checkout
Basic Qualifications:
• An ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Experience with solving complex and/or parallel problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic operational environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to pivot within a dynamic operational environment
• Proficiency with MS Office products
Desired Skills:
• Current DoD Secret
• Experience with satellite operations
• Experience with testing, development work, or system integration
• Collaborative mindset toward internal continuous process improvement and external customer interactions
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available