Ground Data Systems Engineer

LMCareers Business UnitSPACESecurity ClearanceNoneShift FirstDirect/IndirectDirectBusiness AreaSpaceDepartment C200A00:CCS Deep Space ExplorationJob Class Systems Engineering: SoftwareJob CategoryExperienced ProfessionalReq TypeFull-TimeJob Description 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.At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that’s built for you.This position is for a mid-career Software Engineer for operational support and software engineering for the Deep Space Exploration (DSE) Ground Data System (GDS) team. The successful candidate must have relevant experience developing and supporting Ground Data Systems (GDS) and ground software and will support deep space and commercial programs in various stages of development, integration and test, and mission operations.The primary responsibilities will include:

• Systems engineering of the end-to-end ground data system for development, testbeds, ATLO and mission operations environments
• Support software requirements development and formal verification development and tests
• Operational support to spacecraft teams to deployed environments, including internally developed and 3rd party ground software. Includes ensuring real-time dataflows, data management process, querying processes, command building tools, and analysis tools
• Support troubleshooting of deployed ground system hardware, operating systems, and networks, coordinating with System Admins to resolve issues
• Understand spacecraft flight software and operations and how they integrate with the ground software system
• Coordinating with GDS teammates and Systems/subsystem engineers to define and refine interface requirements through design, test, and operations
• Deploy and integrate software to operational environments, and provide operational support to systems and subsystems engineers within DSE
• Perform tasks in accordance with DSE and Lockheed Martin software development best practices and defined SW development processesBenefits of Employment:
  To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin strives for a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking.Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern DevSecOps tools and practices, including Docker, Kubernetes, Gitlab CI/CD
• Experience with modern software development lifecycle and processes
• Experience with modern cloud-native software development methodologies and architectures, including security principles, software containerization, and micro-services
• Experience with various programming languages, including C, C , Python, C#, and Java
• Experience in Linux
• Experience working Ground Data Systems in support of spacecraft development or operations
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork with internal and external customers

Desired skills

• Experience supporting teams with requirements interpretation, interface definition and testing
• Experience using Ansible
• · Experience with managing/developing cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, OpenShift)
• · Experience with developing GDS mission architectures and solutions
• Experience in developing SW for support of spacecraft operations, including telemetry and data processing, basic spacecraft attitude dynamics
• Experience working with Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and/or Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)

VirtualnoZip80125EEOLockheed 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 Information 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 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.Work Schedule 9×80 every other Friday offSelect the Telework classification for this positionEmployee will work on-site full-time

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