Space Operations Specialist I – Space Systems Ops & Sustainment

BAE Systems•Las Cruces, NM

3d•$53,122 - $90,306•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Space Operations Specialist I to support satellite operations and maintenance as part of a skilled operations team. The role involves real-time spacecraft and satellite flight operations in a 24/7 environment, supporting mission readiness, execution, and evaluation. The position may involve rotating shifts or day-staff assignments, depending on staffing and program needs, and requires availability for overtime and unscheduled call-in support. The specialist develops mission-support plans and procedures; analyzes satellite performance, telemetry, and software; and provides technical direction for on-orbit operations, including responses to critical vehicle malfunctions. Continued employment is conditional on successfully completing a company-sponsored certification program lasting 6–12 weeks after initial onboarding. The position is performed on-site five days each normally scheduled week. Work may take place in an office, laboratory, cleanroom, or production-floor environment. Travel and local commuting between company campuses and other locations may be required.

Requirements

BS/BA in a related field; a higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience, and related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Degree must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the U.S. Department of Education.
Current, active TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance.
Polygraph must have been administered within the last seven years.
Experience solving problems in time-critical situations.
Experience implementing technical instructions or procedure documents.
Good communication skills.
Availability to work overtime and provide unscheduled call-in support.
Availability to work rotating shifts or a day-staff assignment in a 24/7 operational environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing or receiving training across a wide range of learning and teaching styles.
Experience with satellite operations, engineering, or sustainment.
Experience with Windows and UNIX platforms.
Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages.

Responsibilities

Conduct mission-specific real-time spacecraft and satellite flight operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.
Develop detailed plans and procedures to maximize mission support, including orbit dynamics, satellite performance analysis, and command and control of on-orbit satellites.
Provide technical direction for on-orbit mission support.
Develop plans for critical vehicle malfunctions and recommend alternate operating techniques and process improvements.
Perform satellite failure analysis and performance analysis using telemetry data.
Analyze and monitor software performance.
Successfully complete the company-sponsored certification program after initial onboarding as a condition of continued employment.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across the department, business units, capabilities units, and company.
Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.