Posted 2 weeks ago
Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Unspecified
No Traveling
Engineering - Systems
Englewood, CO (On-Site/Office)•Huntsville, AL (On-Site/Office)•Grand Forks, ND (On-Site/Office)
An Operations Support Engineer is sought to support operational activities at on-site operation centers in the US. The ideal candidate will act as an expert on all aspects of operating satellites and work across engineering teams to lead and coordinate best practices in operations. Staff will be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, supporting 24/7 operations. This role is on-site. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the space sector, with an emphasis on small satellites and small satellite components.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform on-console tasks for real-time operations and anomaly investigations for multiple missions
Develop and execute operational documentation, including procedures, anomaly documentation, and information files
Respond to hardware and software anomalies for both ground and space assets
Monitor the health and safety of space and ground segments by trending and monitoring telemetry
Support mission planning activities for multiple on-orbit spacecraft
Participate in mission rehearsals, launch support activities, and anomaly response exercises
Develop tools to improve operational efficiency
Work with engineering subject matter experts and Mission Operations personnel to plan and execute mission objectives while ensuring contractual commitments
QUALIFICATIONS
BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience)
Ability to quickly learn operational documentation, software, and hardware designs
Familiarity with Python
Excellent organization and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in both team environments and independently
Previous experience in satellite operations or satellite mission planning
Ability to regularly work off hours, weekends, and holidays; shift work required
Active Security Clearance – SECRET
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, orbital dynamics, and ground systems
Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, or other project management tools
Experience with:
Telemetry analysis and trending
Space situational awareness
Flight and ground software
Network administration
Data management
General familiarity with current cybersecurity best practices
TS/SCI Security Clearance
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform on-console tasks for real-time operations and anomaly investigations for multiple missions
Develop and execute operational documentation, including procedures, anomaly documentation, and information files
Respond to hardware and software anomalies for both ground and space assets
Monitor the health and safety of space and ground segments by trending and monitoring telemetry
Support mission planning activities for multiple on-orbit spacecraft
Participate in mission rehearsals, launch support activities, and anomaly response exercises
Develop tools to improve operational efficiency
Work with engineering subject matter experts and Mission Operations personnel to plan and execute mission objectives while ensuring contractual commitments
QUALIFICATIONS
BS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a relevant technical field (or equivalent experience)
Ability to quickly learn operational documentation, software, and hardware designs
Familiarity with Python
Excellent organization and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in both team environments and independently
Previous experience in satellite operations or satellite mission planning
Ability to regularly work off hours, weekends, and holidays; shift work required
Active Security Clearance – SECRET
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, orbital dynamics, and ground systems
Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, or other project management tools
Experience with:
Telemetry analysis and trending
Space situational awareness
Flight and ground software
Network administration
Data management
General familiarity with current cybersecurity best practices
TS/SCI Security Clearance
group id: ClearanceJobsSC
