Strategic Operations Research III:Spacecraft Mission Analysis & Design
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 717171BR Date posted: Feb. 05, 2026
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.
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.
The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Integration: Analysis and Assessments team is seeking a Strategic Operations Research Analyst III (SORA) to tackle complex mission analysis problems in support of future satellite architectures. The teams provides physics-based technical analysis to identify and validate the viability of future satellite constellations while also assisting in the design of next generation system-of-system architectures in support of national security, commercial, and civil mission areas.
Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will…
• Support development of orbital, payload, and network comms mission analysis tools and algorithms, build and run mission scenarios for satellite constellations, and analyze next generation space constellation architectures.
• Leverage a broad knowledge base and spacecraft design experience to bring new ideas and analyses to studies, trades, proposals, and programs to facilitate new business for Lockheed Martin.
•Interact with external and internal clients / stakeholders with opportunities to lead analysis efforts focused on the next generation of space-based capabilities
Are you a curious and innovative system thinker with a passion for learning and growth? Do you thrive in environments where creativity and analytical skills are valued? If so, we'd love to connect with you! We're looking for someone who is eager to develop new skills, think creatively, and tackle complex challenges with enthusiasm and dedication. If you're a problem-solver at heart, with a knack for analyzing complex issues and finding innovative solutions by thinking out of the box, we want to hear from you!
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Physics, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education
• Familiar with programming and scripting using MATLAB, Python, or a similar high-level language
• Experience in the space mission area
• Analytical & systems-thinking mindset
• Must have an active TOP SECRET clearance with an investigation in the last five years and the ability to obtain TS/SCI Security Clearance
Desired Skills:
• Satellite sub-system design or systems engineering experience
• Experience with mission modeling and simulation tools, such as STK or AFSIM
• Experience with algorithm development
• Experience with orbital analysis
• Experience with network comms
• Experience with reliability analysis
• Experience with mission management
• Experience with RF payloads
• Experience with MATLAB tool development
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. 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, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market 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 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.
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.
The Lockheed Martin Space Mission Integration: Analysis and Assessments team is seeking a Strategic Operations Research Analyst III (SORA) to tackle complex mission analysis problems in support of future satellite architectures. The teams provides physics-based technical analysis to identify and validate the viability of future satellite constellations while also assisting in the design of next generation system-of-system architectures in support of national security, commercial, and civil mission areas.
Summary of Key Duties: In this role you will…
• Support development of orbital, payload, and network comms mission analysis tools and algorithms, build and run mission scenarios for satellite constellations, and analyze next generation space constellation architectures.
• Leverage a broad knowledge base and spacecraft design experience to bring new ideas and analyses to studies, trades, proposals, and programs to facilitate new business for Lockheed Martin.
•Interact with external and internal clients / stakeholders with opportunities to lead analysis efforts focused on the next generation of space-based capabilities
Are you a curious and innovative system thinker with a passion for learning and growth? Do you thrive in environments where creativity and analytical skills are valued? If so, we'd love to connect with you! We're looking for someone who is eager to develop new skills, think creatively, and tackle complex challenges with enthusiasm and dedication. If you're a problem-solver at heart, with a knack for analyzing complex issues and finding innovative solutions by thinking out of the box, we want to hear from you!
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline (Aerospace Engineering, Physics, etc.), or equivalent experience/combined education
• Familiar with programming and scripting using MATLAB, Python, or a similar high-level language
• Experience in the space mission area
• Analytical & systems-thinking mindset
• Must have an active TOP SECRET clearance with an investigation in the last five years and the ability to obtain TS/SCI Security Clearance
Desired Skills:
• Satellite sub-system design or systems engineering experience
• Experience with mission modeling and simulation tools, such as STK or AFSIM
• Experience with algorithm development
• Experience with orbital analysis
• Experience with network comms
• Experience with reliability analysis
• Experience with mission management
• Experience with RF payloads
• Experience with MATLAB tool development
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. 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, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market 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 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Models and Simulations
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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