Principal Operations Systems Engineer – Level 3

Description

The company's Space Sector is hiring a Principal Operations Systems Engineer, Level 3 for a role based in Aurora, CO.

The role supports the operations of a 24x7 critical system at a field site in Aurora, CO.

The role is 100% onsite and cannot be done remotely.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Travel is required, about 10% of the time.

Clearance type: Polygraph. Clearance is required for start.

The position depends on the company capturing program award(s), obtaining and maintaining customer funding, and holding final clearances (if applicable) before the start date.

The job starts with a 20-week training course covering the operation of a complex system of systems from the ground up. After training, you will work 12-hour crew shifts and complete an on-the-job (OJT) checklist to become a certified Senior System Controller (SSC).

The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date. This may be shortened or extended based on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop products and CONOPs for the 24x7 operation of a mission-critical system.
• Troubleshoot real-world operations issues.
• Trend operational data and simulate products and CONOPs before they move into operations.
• Return systems to an operational state while keeping them healthy and safe and maximizing mission availability.
• Review or write standard operating procedures executed in real time on the operational system for routine events and anomaly recovery.
• Write scripts and products that automate the operation of complex systems.
• Build suites of operational products for newly delivered systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Hold an approved STEM Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience, an approved STEM Master's degree with 3 years, or an approved STEM PhD with 1 year.
• Hold an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance at the time of application, and pass a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph before starting.
• Have proven leadership experience on a project and/or team.
• Have experience in Linux.
• Be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, 5:30am to 5:30pm and 5:30pm to 5:30am, 4 days on and 4 days off, including weekends and holidays, rotating between days and nights.
• Preferred: Work effectively as part of a badgeless team, be self-motivated, and work under general direction while independently finding and developing solutions.

Conditions

The role is 100% onsite in Aurora, CO, with no telecommuting.

Work 12-hour rotating shifts, 5:30am to 5:30pm and 5:30pm to 5:30am, 4 days on and 4 days off, including weekends and holidays.

Final clearances and program access must be obtained within a reasonable period set by the company.

Base salary range is $114,000.00 to $171,000.00. Final pay depends on factors such as the scope of the role and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Equal opportunity applies; the company considers all qualified applicants.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus on top of base pay.
• Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and let employees share in company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
• Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
• A Total Rewards package is available for more detail.