Mission Operations Systems Engineer

Job Description

We’re seeking a self-motivated systems engineer to join our Systems Operations & Sustainment team. Our multi-disciplinary teams prepare for launch, initialization, and early operations of satellites. We are a key part of the launch and commissioning team and we support on orbit test, factory reach-back, operations, and maintenance of satellites through their mission life.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead teams through the mission operations lifecycle of programs, including overseeing:
  • Development, updates, and testing of mission operations products such as command execution scripts, alarm limits, constraints, operating procedures, training material, or tools.
  • Planning and successfully executing rehearsals, test events, launch, commissioning, and early operations.
  • Collaboration with and coordination with subject matter experts. This may include tasks such as technical review meetings, staffing coordination, account and logistics support, and team briefings & training.
  • Verification and validation of mission operations products through unit, system, and enterprise tests.
  • Telemetry trending, performance analysis, calibration, and maintenance activities for the satellite.
  • Integration and Test of new capabilities and/or product releases for the satellite or ground system.
• Lead on-orbit operations, assess satellite and ground system state of health, and assist with anomaly support.
• Establish yourself as one of the experts of mission operations within the company, including being a key member of mission operations programs and guiding the technical direction of mission operations
• Prepare and present technical content to peers, management, and customers.
• Formally and informally provide leadership to teams; mentor junior or peer engineers; may be assigned to a technical or project leadership role.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

This position requires regular in-person engagement by working each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.