Satellite Mission Engr Asc
Lockheed Martin
White Sands, NMFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
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- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsJavaC++MATLABSQLHTML
- Work
- On-site in White Sands
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations60%C++17%MATLAB17%Java2%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Lockheed Martin Space in White Sands Missile Range, NM, is seeking an Early Career Spacecraft/Satellite Flight Operations TS/SCI. In this role, you may support a 24/7 crew or direct support day staff position within Flight Operations. You must be willing to work rotating shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts mission/program specific real-time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.
- Develops detailed plans and procedures to provide maximum mission support in areas such as orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, and command and control of on-orbit satellites.
- Provides technical direction for on-orbit mission support, plans for critical vehicle malfunctions, and recommends alternate operating techniques to continue maximum mission support.
- Provides failure analysis of the performance of orbiting satellites via telemetry data.
- Utilizes system software to accomplish all spacecraft control tasks and recommends improvements.
- Analyzes and validates software performance.
- Performs flight-length orbit adjust and daily special event studies.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to obtain TS/SCI w/Poly.
- Familiarity in one of the following: LINUX, MATLAB, JAVA, C++, PERL, ORACLE/SQL, HTML, or XML.
- Understanding of software/hardware infrastructure, middleware, and system architectures.
- Willingness to learn and apply critical thinking to obtain and maintain certification/qualification, as a majority of training will be On the Job Training (OJT).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Mathematics (STEAM) or related area such as Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Communication, Education, or related fields.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to support a rotating schedule.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- US Citizenship required.
- Must reside within the US or within a US territory.
- Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Ability to work at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Self-initiated learner.
- Works well in group settings.
- Experience working with on-orbit spacecraft or satellite flight operations.