Satellite Systems Crew Chief

Lockheed Martin

  • Boulder, CO Longmont, CO
  • $80,600-139,840 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
LMCareers Business UnitSPACESecurity ClearanceTS/SCIShiftMultiple shifts availableDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaSpaceDepartment71I0A00:TT&W SI&E Talent CenterJob ClassSystems Engineering: OtherJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalProgramNGGReq TypeFull-TimeJob DescriptionCurious where the nation is going with Overhead Persistent Infrared?Lockheed Martin's Next Gen Geo (NGG) OPIR Mission Operations Support (NMOS) Team is an industry leader in infrared payload launch and satellite operations that maintains a deep, cohesive relationship with our launch and mission customers while developing a holistic understanding of the NGG Interim Operations (NIO) system and providing adaptive inter-organizational surge support. NMOS promotes the operational perspective across the NIO initiative while being the center of operational training. The NMOS Training Branch provides qualified Satellite Systems Crew Chiefs, Ground Control Operators, and Satellite Systems Operators who conduct tests, launches and early-on orbit testing of the NGG Space Vehicles.The NMOS Team is looking for a Satellite Systems Crew Chief (SCCH).The SCCH must be able to perform the Satellite Systems Operator (SSO) and Ground Control Operator (GCO) functions, after being trained. The SCCH oversees the SSO and GCO while performing satellite operations.The SSO portion of the SCCH job will perform all commanding and State of Health (SOH) activities for one or more space assets and provide real-time evaluation of the satellite TT&C application while also being able to perform the following SSO functions: configure and monitor the TT&C application for proper monitoring of all satellites supporting the NGG mission; monitor the satellite telemetry for proper vehicle performance; evaluate TT&C alarms for possible anomalous conditions onboard the satellites and report any abnormal findings; perform all satellite commanding for daily operations as approved by the SCCH or Space Force customer; and coordinate with the GCO for the configuration of ground hardware for satellite commanding.The GCO portion of the SCCH job provides the technical capability in the area of Ground Control (GC) and will configure and maintain the GC application while also being able to perform the following GCO functions: perform all ground system activities; conduct positional changeover; configure ground system assets to maintain mission operations; inform the SCCH of upcoming scheduled activities or maintenance; monitor ground software/hardware status; provide ground status to the appropriate operational team members; perform Fault Detection Fault Isolation (FDFI) recovery actions when required; provide real-time configuration changes to prohibit data interruptions; notify the SCCH of all ground system reconfigurations and problems; support playbacks for analysis; conduct Satellite Control Network and Relay Ground Station supports to collect satellite positional information; and, resolve real-time scheduling conflicts in coordination with the SCCH.The SCCH will also be responsible for other assignments such as performing as the Team Lead, Satellite Systems Engineer (SSE), and developing and delivering the Changeover Briefing.Basic Qualifications
  • Previous satellite on-console support
  • 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
Desired skills
  • Previous SBIRS/NGG experience with Satellite Ground System and TT&C
  • Previous satellite on-console support experience
  • Previous experience with Launch and Early Orbit Testing
  • Well-organized, self-starter able to take direction and works well both independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to work with limited supervision while leading teams to include collaborating across the NGG environment
  • Ability to navigate multiple competing priorities
  • Ability to make recommendations on operational and engineering improvements
  • Experience leading technical teams
  • Willingness to take on any task regardless of complexity
  • Ability to communicate effectively with local management, both customer and program, and remotely
  • Previous operational certification is considered a plus
  • Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
VirtualnoZip80301, 80503EEOLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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 , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Other Important InformationBy 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 remotelyOnsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.Work Schedule InformationLockheed 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.Security Clearance InformationThis position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Work ScheduleRotating 40 hour week as assigned by leaderSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will work on-site full-time

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