Mission Lead, Satellite Operations & 24/7 O&M

Raytheon; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a Mission Lead to oversee satellite Operations and Maintenance in a 24/7 environment. You will mentor an O&M team, coordinate cross-team actions, and ensure mission success through proactive planning and incident response.

The role requires a strong background in operations, leadership of technical teams, and an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance prior to start. Occasional travel and overtime may be required to support mission goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) required.
• 8+ years engineering/operational experience or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance required before start.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily satellite Operations and Maintenance in a 24/7 environment.
• Lead and mentor an O&M team, ensuring mission readiness and performance.
• Provide guidance on procedures, hardware subsystems, and operations processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

Perl

Python

VBA

Job description

Raytheon in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a Mission Lead to oversee satellite Operations and Maintenance in a 24/7 environment. You will mentor an O&M team, coordinate cross-team actions, and ensure mission success through proactive planning and incident response.

The role requires a strong background in operations, leadership of technical teams, and an active TS/SCI CI Poly clearance prior to start. Occasional travel and overtime may be required to support mission goals.