Senior Systems Engineer [S] - Stuttgart, Germany

$67,400 - $129,300/Yr

M.C. Dean - Boulder, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Boulder, CO

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Satellite Systems Crew Chief (SCCH) at Lockheed Martin's Next Gen Geo (NGG) OPIR Mission Operations Support (NMOS) Team is responsible for overseeing satellite operations, including the roles of Satellite Systems Operator (SSO) and Ground Control Operator (GCO). The SCCH ensures the effective functioning of satellite systems, conducts tests, launches, and early orbit testing of NGG Space Vehicles, and leads a team in operational training and mission support. This role requires a Top Secret security clearance and the ability to work rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform Satellite Systems Operator (SSO) and Ground Control Operator (GCO) functions after training.
• Oversee SSO and GCO while performing satellite operations.
• Conduct commanding and State of Health (SOH) activities for space assets.
• Monitor satellite telemetry and evaluate TT&C alarms for anomalies.
• Coordinate with GCO for ground hardware configuration for satellite commanding.
• Configure and maintain Ground Control (GC) applications.
• Conduct positional changeover and maintain mission operations.
• Perform Fault Detection Fault Isolation (FDFI) recovery actions when required.
• Support playbacks for analysis and resolve scheduling conflicts.

Requirements

• Previous satellite on-console support experience.
• Must be willing and able to work rotational shift work.
• Active or Current Final Top-Secret security clearance, with ability to achieve and maintain a TS/SCI clearance; US Citizenship required.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous SBIRS/NGG experience with Satellite Ground System and TT&C.
• Experience with Launch and Early Orbit Testing.
• Ability to navigate multiple competing priorities.
• Experience leading technical teams.
• Previous operational certification is considered a plus.

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays