The Mission Integration, Analysis and Assessments group is searching for a high energy individual with a strong background in astrodynamics, satellite operations, and/or Space Domain Awareness. The selected candidate will lead modeling, simulation, and analysis studies that provide data driven insights to leaders across multiple Lines of Business within Lockheed Martin Space, helping shape their strategies to meet customer needs.
Your responsibilities will include the following:
- Lead and perform studies to model and analyze ground-based and space-based sensing performance and trades of space targets (e.g. collection, resource allocation, access, gaps, etc.)
- Regularly engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their analysis needs, plan analysis tasks, and lead small teams to deliver valuable findings to stakeholders
- Present findings to key stakeholders assessing enterprise performance under a variety of configuration options to drive decision making
- Help various programs establish Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for space protection
- Experience with modeling, simulating, and analyzing satellite systems
- Experience in modeling and simulation tools such as STK, ODTK, AFSIM, OD++, etc
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field
- Programming and scripting experience using MATLAB, Python, R, or other languages
- US Citizen with current TS/SCI clearance
- Experience with astrodynamics, orbit determination, Space Domain Awareness, satellite operations, resiliency, space security, space control, space protection
- Experience with sensor (EO/IR/RF) payload modeling and simulation
- Experience with Department of Defense, Intelligence Agency, civil, or commercial satellite programs
- Experience leading small engineering teams
- Demonstrated track record of authoring final deliverables documenting analysis methodology, assumptions, and conclusions
- Strong Math, Physics, and/or Statistics background
- Demonstrated capability to proactively work through difficult technical, project and resource challenges in often ambiguous circumstances
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.
Skills Required
- Experience modeling, simulating, and analyzing satellite systems
- Experience with STK, ODTK, AFSIM, OD++, or similar modeling and simulation tools
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field
- Programming and scripting experience using MATLAB, Python, R, or other languages
- US citizenship
- Current TS/SCI clearance
- Experience with astrodynamics, orbit determination, Space Domain Awareness, satellite operations, resiliency, space security, space control, or space protection
- Experience with EO/IR/RF sensor payload modeling and simulation
- Experience with Department of Defense, intelligence agency, civil, or commercial satellite programs
- Experience leading small engineering teams
- Experience authoring final analysis deliverables documenting methodology, assumptions, and conclusions
- Strong mathematics, physics, or statistics background
- Ability to address difficult technical, project, and resource challenges in ambiguous circumstances
- Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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