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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer Stf - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Highlands Ranch, CO, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Python (Programming Language), Transport Layer, Microsoft PowerPoint, Shell Script, SC Clearance - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghq8qb ## About the Role * Mission Operations, ATLO, SEIT or Ground experience * Ability to present Misson Ops Program status to Program Management, Executive and Customer Leadership * Ability to take concise direction from the Mission Ops IPT Lead and execute a detailed plan from that direction with minimal oversight * Working knowledge of Earned Value Management * Strong Microsoft tool suite skills: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word * Operations or Test Procedure writing experience * Attention to detail/strong organizational skills * Capable of supporting periodic 24/7 operations during LEOps\- including off\-hours and weekend shifts as required * Ability to obtain the completion of operator training, envisioned as a certification program\. Desired Skills: * Flight or ground software experience * SDA Tranche Program experience * CAM trained/certified with prior CAM experience * Understanding of various spacecraft subsystems \(GNC, propulsion, etc\.\) * Proposal, RFC and ECP experience * Experience working with subcontract management for both material and labor * Python and/or shell scripting experience * SW/HW testing experience \#LMSpaceSystemsEng \#SpaceNSS **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\. **Clearance Level:** Secret ## Description Lockheed Martin is seeking a highly skilled **level 4 Systems Engineer with a Secret clearance to join our team in Highlands Ranch, CO\.** Mission Ops & Sustainment Lead: SDA Tranche 3 Tracking layer \(T3TRK\) \- SDA Transport Layer and Tracking Layer programs provide constellations of low earth orbit satellites and supporting ground systems as components of a sensor backbone for national security space customers\. As Mission Ops & Sustainment Lead you will: * Represent the Mission Operations & Sustainment \(MOS\) IPT in all internal and external program reviews, meetings and working groups\. * Ensure the timely delivery of all contract deliverables according to the program Statement of Work \(SOW\) and program schedule\. * Work with the MOS Control Account Manager \(CAM\) in achieving the MOS program cost and schedule targets\. * Lead the development of detailed end to end operator procedures \(OP\) that detail out the specific operator actions needed to execute the specific mission capability using the ground software\. * Translate manual steps from OPs into reusable python and shell scripts that will be executed during mission operations\. These scripts reduce operator workload while performing the expected mission functionality\. * Test developed OPs/Scripts on test assets using the ground software to crosscheck for expected SV functionality and validation of procedure process - this includes a feedback loop to update OP/script with testing results\. * Lead Mission Dry Runs and Mission Rehearsals\. * Lead real time spacecraft flight operations during Launch and Early Operations \(LEOps\) at the LM LEOC on the LM Waterton Campus\. * Assist with configuration management and packaging of scripts for testing, rehearsals, and eventually launch readiness * Incorporate Lessons Learned from the earlier SDA Tranches into the program baseline\. * Actively manage and communicate risks to LM Program and Chief Engineering Teams\- Work with IPT leadership to assign and manage resources for proper execution\. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [MCP doesn’t suck — your agent does](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100202-mcp-doesn-t-suck-your-agent-does) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Reusing apps between teams and environments through Containers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/107-reusing-apps-between-teams-and-environments-through-containers) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [A Practitioners Guide to GitOps - Introduction, Principles and Implementation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/372-a-practitioners-guide-to-gitops-introduction-principles-and-implementation) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)