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Satellite Mission Engr Asc - E1

Lockheed MartinHuntsville, ALPosted Sep 15, 2026 · open 41 days

Last confirmed open Oct 26, 2026

Full-timeEntry Level$58K - $108K

Before you apply

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience or training can stand in for the degree.

Standard Job Description

There will be 4 positions being hired for. One (1) in Huntsville, AL and Three (3) in Grand Forks, ND.

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, 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 the 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.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related area or combined education & related experience.
  • Experience with solving complex and/or parallel problems
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work within a dynamic operational environment
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to pivot within a dynamic operational environment
  • Proficiency with MS Office products

Desired Skills

• Experience with satellite operations
• Experience with testing, development work, or system integration
• Collaborative mindset toward internal continuous process improvement and external customer interactions

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

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Job Details
Location
Huntsville, AL
Salary
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
Type
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Required Skills
MS OfficeOrbit dynamicsSatellite performance analysisCommand and controlTelemetry data analysisSystem softwareSoftware performance analysis
Preferred Skills
Satellite operationsTestingDevelopment workSystem integrationContinuous process improvement
Benefits
  • 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
  • Long-Term Disability

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