Satellite Operations Support Engineer - Secret Clearance

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor in Longmont, CO is seeking a Direct Access Support Engineer for our Mission Operations Center. You will support operations, safeguard spacecraft and ground systems, and ensure timely delivery of imagery and data to customers.

The role requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship, with a 24/7 rotational shift capability. You will collaborate with remote sensing, project management, and sales teams, troubleshoot Tier 1/2 issues, and contribute to operational documentation.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active Secret clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute for degree.
• Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux environments.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Ruby.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations by handling requests from our International Defense customers and internal teams.
• Preserve spacecraft and ground systems; meet satellite tasking requirements and deliver imagery/data on time.
• Monitor satellite access windows and ensure successful execution and delivery of imagery/products.
• Provide Tier 1/2 incident support during off-hours and work with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
• Document operations procedures and ensure clear communication across teams and with customers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

24/7 shift adaptability or rotation

Operational monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Windows

Unix/Linux

XML

JSON

Python

Ruby

Job description

Vantor in Longmont, CO is seeking a Direct Access Support Engineer for our Mission Operations Center. You will support operations, safeguard spacecraft and ground systems, and ensure timely delivery of imagery and data to customers.

The role requires a Secret clearance and US citizenship, with a 24/7 rotational shift capability. You will collaborate with remote sensing, project management, and sales teams, troubleshoot Tier 1/2 issues, and contribute to operational documentation.