Satellite System Engineer Staff - Clearance Required
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 684380BR Date posted: Jan. 29, 2025 Program: Death Valley
Description:The selected applicant will be joining the Death Valley Program area of the Space Security Division of Lockheed Martin Space, Mission Solutions as an On-Site Factory Support Engineer (FSE). This is an on-site day shift position (Mon-Fri) and requires occasional off-shift support.
Examples of daily tasking include but are not limited to:
• Utilize your strong problem solving, technical writing, and communication skills focused on supporting 24/7 operations.
• Provide on call support: First call to help crews troubleshoot issues averaging about 1-2 x per week, during heavy user activities called at least 3 x per week.
• Perform engineering tasks such as monitoring and maintaining program infrastructure.
• Report on hardware and software deficiencies to sustainment personnel.
• Collaborate with sustainment personnel for response and resolution of issues.
• Monitor crew logs provide feedback and support as required.
• Contribute to procedural updates and procedure validation.
• Attend various weekly and bi-weekly meetings as required.
• Provide process and procedure development updates and conducts informal training to OPS crew and OPS customers.
• Integrate new systems into legacy equipment.
Basic Qualifications:
• Active Top Secret security clearance; US Citizenship is required.
• SCI eligibility
• Active DOD 8570/8140 certification such as Security+ or equivalent, and the ability to maintain it throughout the life span of the position.
• Experience in operation of command and control (C2) ground systems related to satellite and ground station operations.
• Ability to support 24/7, 365 operations with On-Call availability to respond on-site within two hours.
• Network analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
• Effective communicator with strong oral and written communications skills with ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Ability to move, rack, stack and install physical equipment by lifting up to 50 lbs.
Desired Skills:
• Previous Experience on Mojave/Death Valley or related programs
• Ground station communications, configuration, operation, and/or fault isolation experience
• Experience with WhatsUp Gold™, VMware ESXI, or other infrastructure monitoring software and interfaces
• Familiarity with classified security best practices, STIG compliance, and Privileged User responsibilities.
• Windows System Administration including Active Directory, power shell, group policy
• Automating windows server administration tasks using PowerShell
• Knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems (i.e., 2008 R2/2012/2016/2018/2022)
• Knowledge of Linux Administration RedHat 7.X, 8.X, 9.X)
• Knowledge with Cisco, Juniper, or other networking products
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $100,400 - $192,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:The selected applicant will be joining the Death Valley Program area of the Space Security Division of Lockheed Martin Space, Mission Solutions as an On-Site Factory Support Engineer (FSE). This is an on-site day shift position (Mon-Fri) and requires occasional off-shift support.
Examples of daily tasking include but are not limited to:
• Utilize your strong problem solving, technical writing, and communication skills focused on supporting 24/7 operations.
• Provide on call support: First call to help crews troubleshoot issues averaging about 1-2 x per week, during heavy user activities called at least 3 x per week.
• Perform engineering tasks such as monitoring and maintaining program infrastructure.
• Report on hardware and software deficiencies to sustainment personnel.
• Collaborate with sustainment personnel for response and resolution of issues.
• Monitor crew logs provide feedback and support as required.
• Contribute to procedural updates and procedure validation.
• Attend various weekly and bi-weekly meetings as required.
• Provide process and procedure development updates and conducts informal training to OPS crew and OPS customers.
• Integrate new systems into legacy equipment.
Basic Qualifications:
• Active Top Secret security clearance; US Citizenship is required.
• SCI eligibility
• Active DOD 8570/8140 certification such as Security+ or equivalent, and the ability to maintain it throughout the life span of the position.
• Experience in operation of command and control (C2) ground systems related to satellite and ground station operations.
• Ability to support 24/7, 365 operations with On-Call availability to respond on-site within two hours.
• Network analysis, diagnostic and troubleshooting experience.
• Effective communicator with strong oral and written communications skills with ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems.
• Ability to move, rack, stack and install physical equipment by lifting up to 50 lbs.
Desired Skills:
• Previous Experience on Mojave/Death Valley or related programs
• Ground station communications, configuration, operation, and/or fault isolation experience
• Experience with WhatsUp Gold™, VMware ESXI, or other infrastructure monitoring software and interfaces
• Familiarity with classified security best practices, STIG compliance, and Privileged User responsibilities.
• Windows System Administration including Active Directory, power shell, group policy
• Automating windows server administration tasks using PowerShell
• Knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems (i.e., 2008 R2/2012/2016/2018/2022)
• Knowledge of Linux Administration RedHat 7.X, 8.X, 9.X)
• Knowledge with Cisco, Juniper, or other networking products
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $100,400 - $192,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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