Space Mission Analyst / Operations Research III

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: King of Prussia
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job 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. 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. The Integrated Space Effects (ISE) team seeks a level 3 Operations Analyst or Engineer with experience in multi-domain (e.g. space, air, terrestrial) mission modeling, modeling & simulation (M&S), and data analysis. ISE is a team at Lockheed Martin Space that conducts operations analysis (OA). As a member of this team, you will provide data-driven insights to several groups across multiple Lines of Business within LM Space & across the LM enterprise, helping shape their strategies to meet customer needs. Supported projects vary across a program’s lifecycle but often support early phase concept development. You will have the opportunity to: • Develop and apply modeling and simulation (M&S) expertise to support the analysis of complex space-based systems and missions. • Create and maintain physics-based models of government & other systems, leveraging your domain expertise and engineering judgment to ensure accuracy and relevance. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify analysis needs, develop solutions, and deliver results to stakeholders and customers. • Communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear and effective briefings and presentations. • Translate customer questions into meaningful studies, and develop advanced modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) methods to enable analyses that support requirements definition, system of system evaluation, interoperability in joint environments, and utility assessments of advanced technology and concepts. • Integrate modeling and simulation capabilities into larger system-of-systems environments to support the analysis of complex mission scenarios. • Drive project success through effective time management, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration with teammates, with a focus on delivering capabilities that inform decision-making. Successful candidates in this position generally have 5-9 years of professional experience. LI-DJ1 LMSpaceMIAA Basic Qualifications • Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis of defense or space systems • Experience in Space mission area • 2 years experience programming and scripting using MATLAB, Python, R, or similar language • 2 years experience in modeling and simulation tools, such as STK or AFSIM • US Citizenship required • Must have an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance Desired skills • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) field • Active TS/SCI clearance • Multi-domain kill chain, ISR, and/or space security analysis experience • Strong math, physics, and statistics background • Demonstrated experience in orbit mechanics, remote sensing phenomonologies, or space system environment characteristics (e.g. radiation, thermal, power, communications) • Demonstrated experience working with information across multiple security levels, including SCI and Special Access Program(s) (SAP) • Demonstrated experience working with defense and threat information and/or models • Significant involvement in authoring final deliverables documenting analysis methodology, assumptions, and conclusions • Experience with applying data science and/or machine learning techniques within analysis to drive more comprehensive results • Demonstrated ability to collaborate successfully between multiple engineering disciplines To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin fosters a work environment that encourages 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. Benefits you can enjoy include: • Medical {many choices of plans; some LM locations have on-site medical} • Dental • 401k {with generous matching} • Generous Paid time off • Work/life balance, family-friendly environment • Career development, career-growth, and lots of learning opportunities for aspiring minds • Fun, talented, and witty teammates • Knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged leadership • Community-minded organization • Mentorship opportunities • Rewards & recognition • Generous Tuition Reimbursement We are committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the links, you can find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes. 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. 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 remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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