Systems Crew Chief

Job Description:

Description:Curious 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.

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

Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
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
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: Rotating 40 hour week as assigned by leader
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $82,200 - $157,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet 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.
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 worlds 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: No
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available

• 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

Job Ident #: 73242143280

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

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Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
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Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Location

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/