Strategic Operations Research III:Spacecraft Mission Analysis & Design

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most. Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Integration: Analysis and Assessments team is seeking a Strategic Operations Research Analyst III (SORA) to tackle complex mission analysis problems in support of future satellite architectures. The teams provides physics-based technical analysis to identify and validate the viability of future satellite constellations while also assisting in the design of next generation system-of-system architectures in support of national security, commercial, and civil mission areas. Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will… Support development of orbital, payload, and network comms mission analysis tools and algorithms, build and run mission scenarios for satellite constellations, and analyze next generation space constellation architectures. Leverage a broad knowledge base and spacecraft design experience to bring new ideas and analyses to studies, trades, proposals, and programs to facilitate new business for Lockheed Martin. Interact with external and internal clients / stakeholders with opportunities to lead analysis efforts focused on the next generation of space-based capabilities Are you a curious and innovative system thinker with a passion for learning and growth? Do you thrive in environments where creativity and analytical skills are valued? If so, we'd love to connect with you! We're looking for someone who is eager to develop new skills, think creatively, and tackle complex challenges with enthusiasm and dedication. If you're a problem-solver at heart, with a knack for analyzing complex issues and finding innovative solutions by thinking out of the box, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Physics, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education
Familiar with programming and scripting using MATLAB, Python, or a similar high-level language
Experience in the space mission area
Analytical & systems-thinking mindset
Must have an active TOP SECRET clearance with an investigation in the last five years and the ability to obtain TS/SCI Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Satellite sub-system design or systems engineering experience
Experience with mission modeling and simulation tools, such as STK or AFSIM
Experience with algorithm development
Experience with orbital analysis
Experience with network comms
Experience with reliability analysis
Experience with mission management
Experience with RF payloads
Experience with MATLAB tool development
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Active TS/SCI Clearance

Responsibilities

Support development of orbital, payload, and network comms mission analysis tools and algorithms, build and run mission scenarios for satellite constellations, and analyze next generation space constellation architectures.
Leverage a broad knowledge base and spacecraft design experience to bring new ideas and analyses to studies, trades, proposals, and programs to facilitate new business for Lockheed Martin.
Interact with external and internal clients / stakeholders with opportunities to lead analysis efforts focused on the next generation of space-based capabilities