Software Engineer, Orion

Job Description:

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 thats built for you!

One of Lockheed Martin Commercial Civil Space’s most successful programs is Orion, a partially reusable crewed spacecraft used in NASA’s Artemis program, designed for Moon to Mars missions. NASA and its partners are developing the foundational systems needed for long-term exploration at the Moon for the benefit of all with NASA’s Artemis campaign. The Orion Program is seeking software systems engineers to support the Artemis III and Artemis IV missions, due to several contractual updates with NASA that will update Orion’s flight software capabilities. Following the Artemis III mission that will land the first people near the Moon’s South Pole, astronauts on Artemis IV will live and work in humanity’s first lunar space station, Gateway, which will enable new opportunities for science and preparation for human missions to Mars. The mission will bring together an intricate choreography of multiple launches and spacecraft dockings in lunar orbit, and will feature the debut of NASA’s larger, more powerful version of its SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and new mobile launcher.

This opening is for a software systems engineering position on the Orion Program Cockpit team responsible for the design and development of display formats used to operate the Orion vehicle.

In this role you will:
• Acquire knowledge of Artemis mission concept of operations and crew/vehicle system interaction to design Orion crew display formats to accomplish mission objectives.
• Read and understand crew display format observations submitted by the customer, work with flight software SMEs, and determine resolution path.
• Determine and document new crew display format designs as well as changes to existing designs, including rationale for decision making & crew needs.
• Support crew display format leads as needed.
• Support display software engineers in the development and integration of the crew display formats.
• Execute testing of crew display formats in a mission context.
Basic Qualifications:
• Strong Organizational & Communication Skills
• Demonstrated Systems Thinker
• Experience with tools/interfaces such as: Confluence, Jira, Linux, and Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Skills:
• Previous experience in one or more of the following subsystems: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Environmental Controls and Life Support (ECLS), Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS), Command and Data Handling (CDH), Communication and Tracking (CMT), and Displays and Controls (DAC)
• Experience in Rendezvous, Proximity, and Docking Operations
• Experience working on human-rated spacecraft
• Experience with python scripting and XML
• Previous Orion SOCCRATES and simulation experience
• Previous NASA customer experience
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $70,500 - $135,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed 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 worlds 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

• Previous experience in one or more of the following subsystems: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), Environmental Controls and Life Support (ECLS), Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS), Command and Data Handling (CDH), Communication and Tracking (CMT), and Displays and Controls (DAC)
• Experience in Rendezvous, Proximity, and Docking Operations
• Experience working on human-rated spacecraft
• Experience with python scripting and XML
• Previous Orion SOCCRATES and simulation experience
• Previous NASA customer experience

Job Ident #: 77556110336

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Highlands Ranch, Colorado, United States

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Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/