Mission Operations Development Engineer - Level 2 - Chantilly

Description

The role supports fast-moving spacecraft work in orbit, from launch and early orbit phases through special tests and long-term sustainment.

You would join a team spread across several locations that prepares and carries out these operations.

The company works on space systems, and this role sits in its space business.

Responsibilities

• Support mission operations for classified satellite programs.
• Work with systems engineers to integrate and test operational scripts for every phase, from early operations to sustainment.
• Run simulator tests and resolve the discrepancies they expose.
• Build and test command procedures and telemetry pages from vendor documentation.
• Help prepare and run campaigns, including rehearsals, execution and post-launch tests.
• Lead a geographically dispersed satellite operations team during real-time missions.
• Lead troubleshooting of satellite, ground and C2 software issues during operations.
• Apply configuration management to the space vehicle's hardware, software and configurable item parameters.
• Update procedures with lessons from in-flight performance, including adding automation.
• Present to internal and external customers, using clear speech and documents in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Work in Agile using Jira, Confluence, BitBucket and MatterMost.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience, or a master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.
• 4+ years of experience can be considered in place of a degree.
• An active U.S. government Top Secret clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
• Scripting experience in Python, STOL or another coding language.
• Systems engineering experience, or substantial coursework in systems engineering or system design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews.
• Preferred: active or current TS/SCI clearance.
• Preferred: experience operating on-orbit satellites.
• Preferred: support for mission simulation, scripting and verification.
• Preferred: proficiency in one or more of MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/C++.
• Preferred: experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flight.
• Preferred: ability to work within a diverse group to achieve mission success.
• Preferred: experience running spacecraft launch campaigns or sustainment operations.
• Preferred: experience automating scripted spacecraft or ground processes.
• Preferred: experience working in government systems or government process environments.

Conditions

Full-time, on-site role.

Daytime script testing for the day staff takes approximately 50% of the time.

Shift work, including nights, weekends and holidays, takes approximately 50% of the time.

Travel is 10% of the time.

Top Secret clearance is required to start.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The base salary range is $91,800.00 to $137,600.00, a general guideline; the company weighs scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions.

Applications are expected to stay open for an estimated 20 days from the posting date, though this may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Benefits

• Depending on the position, possible overtime, shift differential and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let you share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid company holidays, and paid time off for vacation or personal business.