Satellite Mission Engineer - Flexible 24x7 Ops | TS/SCI

HTU; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

401(k) match

PTO, holidays, and parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HTU at Fort Belvoir seeks engineers to conduct real-time spacecraft flight operations and develop procedures for orbit dynamics and satellite control. You will provide technical direction for on-orbit support, analyze telemetry, and optimize software performance.

Candidates should have a STEM degree, be able to rotate schedules, and hold or pursue required certifications, with strong teamwork and communication skills. Fort Belvoir location with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEAM discipline or related field.
• Ability to support a rotating schedule.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain certifications via on-the-job training.
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
• Experience following detailed engineering or system procedures.
• Experience in process development or process improvement.
• Familiarity with Linux, MATLAB, Java, C++, Perl, Oracle/SQL, HTML, XML.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mission-specific real-time spacecraft/satellite flight operations during readiness, execution, and evaluation phases.
• Develop plans and procedures to maximize orbit dynamics and satellite control.
• Provide technical direction for on-orbit mission support and plan for critical malfunctions.
• Perform failure analysis of orbiting satellites using telemetry data.
• Utilize system software to accomplish spacecraft control tasks and suggest improvements.
• Analyze and validate software performance.
• Conduct flight length orbit adjustments and daily event studies.
• Support 24x7 operations and monitor production systems for accurate outputs.
• Work rotating shifts as required.

Skills

Linux

MATLAB

Java

C++

Perl

Oracle/SQL

HTML

XML

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Collaboration

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a STEAM discipline or related field

Tools

Linux

MATLAB

JAVA

C++

PERL

Oracle/SQL

HTML

XML

Job description

HTU at Fort Belvoir seeks engineers to conduct real-time spacecraft flight operations and develop procedures for orbit dynamics and satellite control. You will provide technical direction for on-orbit support, analyze telemetry, and optimize software performance.

Candidates should have a STEM degree, be able to rotate schedules, and hold or pursue required certifications, with strong teamwork and communication skills. Fort Belvoir location with flexible work arrangements.