Operations Engineer

Noblis, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 146,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking an experienced Operations Engineer to support a fast-paced SETA program in Las Cruces, NM. The role covers the satellite bus and payload lifecycle, ground development, and transitions to operations, with involvement from concept through deployment and maintenance.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly, US citizenship, and a STEM degree with several years of experience. Travel up to 10% and ability to lift 30 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM + 9+ years experience or Master's + 7+ years.
• Expertise in full system engineering lifecycle from concept to operations.
• Experience with project management for mission systems delivery.
• Ability to work independently on large, complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise of satellite and ground development lifecycle.
• Lead readiness, rehearsals, and system testing activities.
• Perform technical analyses and present findings to stakeholders.
• Assist customers in applying mission resources and requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Develop system requirements from concepts and architectures.
• Collaborate with SETA team members, contractors, and customer forums.
• Brief senior government managers on technical topics when requested.
• Coordinate with multiple sites and organizations to address risks and opportunities.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

US Citizenship

STEM degree

9+ years experience

Systems engineering lifecycle

Mission systems delivery

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking an experienced Operations Engineer to support an exciting, fast-paced program providing Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services located in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The professional will be involved throughout the development lifecycle by analyzing and developing concepts of operations, requirements, participating in design reviews, analyzing test results during verification and validation, coordinating with satellite operators to ensure validity of operational processes and procedures, through vehicle launch and initialization.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide subject matter expertise of satellite (bus and payload) and ground development lifecycle, integration, and transition to operations.
• Experience in operational readiness, rehearsals, and system testing.
• Perform technical analyses; document, and present findings.
• Assist Customer in the application of mission resources.
• Provide technical leadership for the integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Analyze concepts of operations, user requirements, and high-level systems architectures to develop system requirements.
• Collaborate with SETA team members, development contractors, and customer forums.
• Effectively communicate and interface with engineers from various contractors and government organizations; prepare and present briefings to the customer on technical topics when requested.
• Collaborate with government personnel and other contractors (often across multiple sites and organizational levels) to provide unbiased analysis and recommendations on courses of actions to address risks/issues or approaches to exploit an opportunity.
• Understand and operate in a dynamic, multi-organizational environment.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and 9 years or more experience, OR Master's degree in STEM field and 7 years or more experience.
• Expertise in full system engineering lifecycle from concept, requirements, design & development, to deployment and operational maintenance.
• Experience with project management supporting the delivery, integration, and transition of mission systems and/or mission applications.
• Ability to work independently to support multiple government customers and large, complex projects to address organization’s needs throughout system development lifecycle.
• Self-starter, proactively addresses customer requirements without supervision, readily defines solutions for broad, abstract topics.
• Polished communicator (written/verbal), impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment, and comfortable briefing or communicating with senior government managers.
• Strength in collaborating and coordinating with multiple stakeholders - consensus builder.
• Travel up to 10% within US.
• Lift up to 30 lbs, walk, bend, drive.

Desired Qualifications

• Real-time operations experience as a GEOINT spacecraft operator, spacecraft engineer, or ground systems operator, familiarity with space operations and policies, ground operations, and system requirements/governance policies.
• Experience supporting Enterprise test activities, including representing stakeholder interests, ensuring operational requirements are integrated into test planning and execution, and identifying and deconflicting resource constraints.
• Familiar with application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Engineering/Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Agile development, and cloud technologies.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org.

At Noblis, we share a passion for excellence and innovation, and we create an environment where people can do meaningful work while maintaining the balance that keeps them energized and fulfilled. We seek out individuals with a natural curiosity and desire to collaborate and learn. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and we consistently seek exceptionally skilled, mission‑driven professionals who care deeply about doing work that enriches lives and makes our nation safer.

Noblis has earned numerous workplace awards for our culture, our commitment to employee well‑being, and our dedication to meaningful, impactful work. We also maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is based on full time status. For part time or on-call staff, compensation is proportionately adjusted based on hours worked. While monetary compensation is important, it's just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package.

USD $146,200.00 - USD $228,400.00 /Yr.