Senior Space Protection Operations Engineer (TS/SCI)

VT Group (VTG)

Chantilly (VA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 197,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

VT Group (VTG) seeks a Space Protection Operations Engineer to support the Air Force and IC customers, delivering systems engineering and advisory services for next‑gen space architectures. The role acts as the SPO on-site liaison with operators and SMEs to enable testing, transition planning, and O&M support.

You will coordinate with end users, developers, and stakeholders to deploy protection capabilities, train operators, and manage DRs while ensuring smooth software deployments and

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
  • Bachelor’s and 9+ years of experience; master’s and 7+ years; extensive experience may substitute degree.
  • Experience in IC or DoW space acquisitions or mission operations.
  • Experience deploying and sustaining software within a 24/7 operations center or similar environment.
  • Knowledge of agile software development principles.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as SME and SPO representative coordinating with end users and developers for deployment of new protection capabilities into space operations.
  • Engage with operators to collect capability needs and UI/UX preferences.
  • Collaborate with software developers to guide mission app enhancements.
  • Lead transition of new capabilities and software deliveries to operations.
  • Lead review and coordination of system documentation and training materials.

Skills

TS/SCI with Poly
Space operations experience
IC/DoW acquisitions
24/7 ops software deployment
Agile software development

Education

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree

Job description

VT Group (VTG) seeks a Space Protection Operations Engineer to support the Air Force and IC customers, delivering systems engineering and advisory services for next‑gen space architectures. The role acts as the SPO on-site liaison with operators and SMEs to enable testing, transition planning, and O&M support.

You will coordinate with end users, developers, and stakeholders to deploy protection capabilities, train operators, and manage DRs while ensuring smooth software deployments and

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