Senior Principal Mission Operations Engineer

BAE Systems; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a self-motivated Systems Operations & Sustainment engineer to support satellite launch readiness, initialization, and early operations. You will lead mission operations programs, guide technical direction, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining a regular on-site schedule.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, extensive mission operations experience, and the ability to develop and validate operations products such as command scripts, alarms, and procedures.

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 10+ years related experience.
• Master's or Ph.D. may substitute for two years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
• Experience in mission operations including launch support, on-console operations, and mission management.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams through the mission operations lifecycle, including development and testing of operations products.
• Plan and execute rehearsals, launch, commissioning, and early operations.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts, staff, and management for reviews and briefings.
• Validate mission operations products through unit, system, and enterprise tests.
• Lead on-orbit operations and assess health of satellite and ground systems.

Skills

Mission operations experience

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Systems engineering processes

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jama/DOORS

MBSE

Job description

BAE Systems is seeking a self-motivated Systems Operations & Sustainment engineer to support satellite launch readiness, initialization, and early operations. You will lead mission operations programs, guide technical direction, and mentor junior engineers while maintaining a regular on-site schedule.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, extensive mission operations experience, and the ability to develop and validate operations products such as command scripts, alarms, and procedures.