Data Scientist Sr - E3

Work onsite in King of Prussia, PA at Lockheed Martin Space, where you can lead data-driven modeling and analysis that informs space sensing performance and protection efforts. This senior Data Scientist role supports flexible work arrangements (including options like 4x10) and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and parental leave, along with additional support options such as an EAP and education assistance.

In this position, you will coordinate stakeholder needs, run and communicate analysis, and help establish Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for space protection. You will present findings and help guide decision making across enterprise performance under a range of configuration options.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform studies that model and analyze Space sensing performance and trades, including areas such as collection, resource allocation, access, and gaps.
• Engage regularly with internal and external stakeholders to clarify analysis needs, plan analysis tasks, and lead small teams delivering findings to stakeholders.
• Present analysis outputs to key stakeholders to assess enterprise performance across different configuration options and support decision making.
• Support programs in establishing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for space protection.

Requirements

• Experience with modeling, simulating, and analyzing satellite systems.
• Experience with modeling and simulation tools such as STK, ODTK, AFSIM, OD++, and related environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
• Programming and scripting experience using MATLAB, Python, R, or other languages.
• Current TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred / Desired Skills

• Background in astrodynamics, orbit determination, Space Domain Awareness, satellite operations, resiliency, and space security/control/protection.
• Experience with sensor (EO/IR/RF) payload modeling and simulation.
• Experience with Department of Defense, Intelligence Agency, civil, or commercial satellite programs.
• Experience leading small engineering teams.
• Demonstrated ability to author final deliverables documenting analysis methodology, assumptions, and conclusions.
• Strong Math, Physics, and/or Statistics foundation.
• Track record of proactively resolving technical, project, and resource challenges in ambiguous circumstances.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines.

Tools & Technologies

• STK, ODTK, AFSIM, OD++
• MATLAB, Python, R

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110,300 - $204,900 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• EAP
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position