Associate Satellite Operations Systems Engineer

Springfield

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Responsible for all aspects of spacecraft operations, including mission planning and/or monitoring and trending the on-orbit spacecraft telemetry looking for adverse trends that could affect operations, as well as planning and execution of all required spacecraft and ground system maintenance and recovery from spacecraft anomalies. This also includes ensuring the integrity of the ground system and operational software to maintain command and control. Coordinate with external groups on current and future ground system testing and integration; spacecraft launch, transfer and initialization (LT&I); as well as participate in war rooms in support of anomaly resolutions. Analyze technical data, verify and sustain specific system configurations in accordance with defined constraints and operational requirements. Coordinate with management and peers to ensure the integrity and continuity of high quality operational products including procedures, tools, detailed event logging, training material and system configuration. Create and collaborate on process improvements that aim to increase operational efficiency, for example, by developing new software tools, creating new operational procedures and increasing system automation. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment. A final U.S. Top Secret Clearance and CI Poly Pre-Start is required. Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement 1 year or more of experience in a technical or engineering field (typically acquired through various certifications, technical work experience, apprenticeships, technical coursework, and/or military experience). Ability to complete a certification program. Specialized training will be provided (combination of self-study, in-class training, and on-the-job (OTJ) training) in order to learn the necessary skills related to the ground and spacecraft configuration management allowing them to obtain the necessary certifications required for this position. Willingness to work a rotating/variable shift schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/ Experience):Classroom or professional experience working directly with aerospace vehicles. Experience with RF (radio frequency) signals and/or ground communication network systems. Experience in one or more of the following: C, C , Python, Matlab, Java or Linux. Active U.S. Top Secret/ SCI with Completed CI or Full Scope Polygraph. Conflict of Interest:Successful candidate for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process. Typical Education/ Experience:Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Relocation:Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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