About this role
Standard Job Description
As a Ground Systems Engineer for the Next Generation GEO Operations and Sustainment Team you will:
* Provide real time, operational support to various teams for the operation and maintenance of Ground and Space system software and equipment
* Ensure system Ground and Space functionality during operations and testing environments
* Provide system maintenance support for a large system of computers (Linux environment), associated switching, network, communication circuits, and equipment
* Identify system problems, perform troubleshooting, correcting, and documenting both software and hardware failures
* Support daily system configuration management during operations and system upgrades/modifications
* Ensure inter-system capabilities with multiple Remote Ground Stations including Satellite Control Network
* Provide limited database system administration
* Provide operations subject matter expertise to technical working groups
* Participate in Ground and Space anomaly resolution working groups
* Analyze and validate system performance
* Thoroughly document system deficiencies
* Provide technical recommendations and guidance to Ground and Satellite operators during system failures and recovery
* Monitor and recover, if necessary, software and database synchronization between primary and backup operations centers
* Collaborate closely with internal/external technical engineering operations teams
* Troubleshoot system anomalies when external customers endure data outages
Basic Qualifications
* Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance
* Must be able to support 24x7 operations environment
* Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)
* Strong interpersonal communication skills
* Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment
Desired Skills
* Active TS/SCI security clearance
* Experience with Linux shell scripting
* Background in technology, engineering, software, hardware, system, or network administration
* Satellite systems experience
* Experience with large complex systems
* System documentation and program lifecycle experience
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00
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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.