System Engineer Level 5 - Mission Operations SME

Description

The space systems group is hiring a System Engineer Level 5, Mission Operations SME, to work in Redondo Beach, CA.

The role defines how a unique and changing mission set will be run, and it carries technical leadership for the operations team.

Responsibilities

• Set out how a one-of-a-kind, evolving mission set will be run.
• Build concepts of operations (CONOPS) for complex missions, from first idea through to day-to-day use.
• Turn CONOPS into detailed procedures, checklists and playbooks that operators can follow.
• Steer the roadmap for the tools, products and processes that make mission operations succeed.
• Plan, run and assess rehearsals, simulations and mission demonstrations.
• Record system operations, hardware setups and software behaviour in clear, thorough documentation, and share that knowledge across the team.
• Act with ethics and integrity, and challenge established ways of working in constructive ways.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring, and work with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver mission results.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus 12 years of related engineering experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field plus 10 years of related engineering experience.
• Have at least 6 years of experience in space vehicle operations or operational development.
• Hold an active SCI clearance when you apply, or hold an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (or equivalent) when you apply and before your start date, and be able and willing to obtain and keep an active SCI before you start.
• Preferred: Experience supporting rapid-development satellite programs, from concept through on-orbit operations.
• Preferred: Hands-on work with space vehicle integration and ground system integration, including test, validation and operational handover.
• Preferred: A proven record of leading the technical execution of complex, multi-disciplinary systems or mission architectures.
• Preferred: Experience communicating with customer and user communities, presenting technical content, status and risk clearly and concisely.
• Preferred: Willingness to support on-console activation and related shift work, including nights, weekends or non-standard hours when mission needs require it.

Conditions

Clearance is required to start.

The offer depends on you obtaining final clearances and program access within a period the company considers reasonable. Staying employed requires keeping the clearance and program access the role needs.

Travel is expected at about 10% of the time.

Relocation assistance may be available.

The base salary range is $177,000.00 to $265,600.00. Final pay depends on factors such as the scope of the role, your experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

The application window is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, but it may be shortened or extended based on business needs and candidate availability.

Equal opportunity and legal statements are not included in this posting.

Benefits

• Full-time employees can access medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k, educational assistance, life insurance, employee assistance and work/life programs, paid time off, health and wellness resources and employee discounts.
• Flexible scheduling is available, such as a 9/80 schedule with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off.
• Depending on the role, you may be eligible for overtime, shift differential and a discretionary annual bonus that rewards your own contributions and shared company results.
• Vice President and Director roles may be eligible for long-term incentives.
• Benefits also include health and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays and PTO for vacation and personal business.