2027 Mission Systems Operations - Systems Engineer I - Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking Aerospace Systems Engineers to work as part of a team that performs and provides Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (OM&E) Command and Control functions to our proprietary customer. Key areas of focus include Satellite Flight Operations, Mission Planning, Vehicle Operations and Engineering and Ground Systems Engineering in support of an integral 24/7 Operations environment. This position requires working a rotating shift schedule as assigned and based on the adaptable needs of the team. Systems Engineers will support operational teams as part of a larger team which utilizes a dynamic workforce, including many experts in their fields. This position is an onsite role – Alexandria, VA area. Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available. Top Secret/ SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph is required prior to start. This process can take up to 15 months for issuance so Spring or fall 2027 start is expected.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/ SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
- U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Experience may be obtained through on‑the‑job experience, research, coursework, or projects
Nice To Haves
- 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
- Experience providing/receiving training to/from a wide range of learning techniques and styles
- Proficient use of both Windows and Unix platforms
- Experience with Perl, Python, VBA and or other scripting languages
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Learn and assist in execution of real-time command and control and mission planning activities to satisfy customer requirements
- Monitor satellite and ground system telemetry
- Report and document anomalous performance and interact with other team members to validate operational requirements performance
- Create and or implement a daily operations plan using complex software and hardware systems
- Support test activities as necessary
- Must have the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime on a regular basis
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
