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Lockheed Martin is looking for a dedicated Mission Operations Systems Engineer to join the SBIRS team working onsite in Sunnyvale, California.

In this role you will:

· Support the Next Gen OPIR GEO (NGG) contract as the Flight Operations Support (FOS) Readiness Lead – supporting readiness development, execution and Launch and Early Orbit test (L&EOT) execution at the factory in Sunnyvale, California

· Participate in rehearsal planning as a key contributor to ensure execution success

· Interact and provide leadership with engineers from various programs and subcontractors to ensure launch and early orbit test success from both a technical and administrative perspective

· Ensure Certified Principal Engineers and Technical Advisors are ready to support Launch and Early Orbit test; this includes facilitating schedules, accounts, accesses, and training

· Coordinate and Execute training exercises with the simulator in a launch environment to ensure the technical experts understand execution sequence and script operation

· Be a technical point of contact for Storyboards and vehicle knowledge

· Maintain Launch Readiness status, proactively identify and resolve issues – brief status to LM and Customers

· Support command product testing to include informal checkout to formal validation

· Coordinate and Support product deliverables for system events

· Support moderator/administrator role in the Peer Review process

· Be a team player and be willing to be on-call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, as required.

· Work overtime and weekends when necessary to support mission goals

· Work rotating shifts during rehearsals and L&EOT

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.

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Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with launching spacecraft

• Experience leading a launch readiness program

• Experience working with Sr Leadership and Customer Representatives

• Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while buildings solid relationships and trusts with internal team members and customers

• Demonstrated Leadership skills

• Willingness to work rotating shifts

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance

Desired Skills:

• Eager to learn and provide feedback on how to make processes better and more efficient

• On-orbit commanding of satellite(s)

• Master's Degree in STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

• Experience with launching high value Class-A satellite systems

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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $100,400 - $192,500 . 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.

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $115,500 - $217,500. 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.

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: Specialty Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First