Mission Ops Engineer — Government Deployments & Training

Nominal; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of medical, dental, and視

Unlimited PTO and sick leave

Free lunch, snacks, and coffee

Professional Development Stipend

Annual company retreat

Job summary

Nominal is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to bridge software with real-world government applications and ensure deployments meet stringent DoD/DOE/NASA requirements. You will own project lifecycles, coordinate with federal stakeholders, and tailor deployments for mission-critical environments.

You will lead cross-functional teams, maintain rigorous documentation, and drive continuous product improvements while communicating clearly with senior leaders and partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in technical project management or managing product development lifecycles.
• Experience working with or inside the U.S. government and understanding regulatory impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior civilian/military stakeholders.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Own entire project lifecycles, align stakeholders, ensure on-time delivery.
• Translate technical/bureaucratic complexity into actionable program plans.
• Deploy and integrate Nominal's tech in high-stakes environments (US gov networks).
• Build relationships with US government stakeholders and integration partners.
• Train users and support adoption of products in mission-critical settings.
• Drive feedback into continuous product improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Govt Experience

Communication

Systems Thinking

Leadership

Security Clearance

Travel Ready

Job description

Nominal is seeking a Mission Operations Engineer to bridge software with real-world government applications and ensure deployments meet stringent DoD/DOE/NASA requirements. You will own project lifecycles, coordinate with federal stakeholders, and tailor deployments for mission-critical environments.

You will lead cross-functional teams, maintain rigorous documentation, and drive continuous product improvements while communicating clearly with senior leaders and partners.