Operations System Engineer

Xm Start; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XMSTART is seeking an Operations System Engineer in Chantilly, VA for a 100% onsite role supporting a dynamic space program. The position emphasizes operations planning, satellite systems, and proactive issue resolution within a mission-focused team.

Required TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance, Bachelor's with 14+ years, or higher degrees with commensurate experience. Travel may be domestically required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience with NRO satellite systems
• Available to travel domestically
• Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance required
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, mission-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Provide operations planning and execution support
• Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations
• Provide support to anomaly resolution
• Develop innovative ways to utilize systems
• Build productive relationships with Contractor counterparts and SMEs
• Maintain understanding of system capabilities and CONOPS

Skills

Satellite operations

Operations planning

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (14+ yrs exp)

Master's degree (12+ yrs exp)

PhD (9+ yrs exp)

Job description

XMSTART is looking for an Operations System Engineer to support a very dynamic and innovative space program in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will gain experience acquiring and deploying the next-generation of space assets including first of a kind satellite constellations with ground-breaking technology. This rewarding and mission focused position will enable you to have a positive impact on our nation's capabilities, while working with an incredibly strong team that is focused on mission success. This position requires a strong understanding of operations, with prior experience in satellite operations. The candidate must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and a proactive attitude, with a willingness to go the extra mile to resolve issues in a dynamic, fast-paced NRO System Program Office environment.

If you are passionate about the mission and are excited about next-generation space, you'll love this team! This position is 100% Onsite.

Requirements

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph required

Education:

• Bachelor's and 14years or more experience, or; Master's and 12years or more experience, or; PhD and 9years of experience

Qualifications:

• Experience with NRO satellite systems
• Available to travel domestically

Responsibilities:

• Provide operations planning and execution support
• Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations
• Provides support to anomaly resolution
• Develops innovative ways to utilize systems
• Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.
• Maintains solid understanding of system capabilities
• Maintains a solid understanding of system CONOPS to include numerous tools needed for system tasking, data file transfers, collection statistics
• Serves as mentor to team members
• Ability to provide on-call support
• Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks in an integrated office environment
• Participate in full lifecycle acquisition and SE activities from pre-acquisition through launch and on-orbit checkout
• Author, review, and coordinate documents, briefings and data to aid the Government in communications and decision-making