Operations System Engineer

Job Description

XMSTART is looking for an Operations System Engineer to support a very dynamic and innovative space program in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will gain experience acquiring and deploying the next-generation of space assets including first of a kind satellite constellations with ground-breaking technology. This rewarding and mission focused position will enable you to have a positive impact on our nation's capabilities, while working with an incredibly strong team that is focused on mission success. This position requires a strong understanding of operations, with prior experience in satellite operations. The candidate must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and a proactive attitude, with a willingness to go the extra mile to resolve issues in a dynamic, fast-paced NRO System Program Office environment.

If you are passionate about the mission and are excited about next-generation space, you'll love this team! This position is 100% Onsite.

Requirements

Security Clearance Requirements:

Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph required

Education:

Bachelor's and 14 years or more experience, or; Master's and 12 years or more experience, or; PhD and 9 years of experience

Qualifications:

Experience with NRO satellite systems

Available to travel domestically

Responsibilities:

Provide operations planning and execution support

Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations

Provides support to anomaly resolution

Develops innovative ways to utilize systems

Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.

Maintains solid understanding of system capabilities

Maintains a solid understanding of system CONOPS to include numerous tools needed for system tasking, data file transfers, collection statistics

Serves as mentor to team members

Ability to provide on-call support

Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks in an integrated office environment

Participate in full lifecycle acquisition and SE activities from pre-acquisition through launch and on-orbit checkout

Author, review, and coordinate documents, briefings and data to aid the Government in communications and decision-making

Full-time