Senior Space Systems Operations Engineer

FTS International, LLC; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 147,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

FTS International, LLC in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Operations Engineer to support the full lifecycle from concept to deployment and operations. You will analyze concepts of operations, participate in design reviews, and coordinate with satellite operators to ensure valid procedures through launch and initialization.

The role requires a TS/SCI with polygraph, a STEM engineering degree, and 9+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Clearance TS/SCI with polygraph required.
• BS STEM in an engineering discipline.
• 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven full system engineering lifecycle experience.
• Experience managing mission-system projects.
• Ability to work independently across government customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication; capable of briefings to senior managers.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on satellite and ground development lifecycle.
• Support operational readiness, rehearsals, and system testing.
• Document, present findings from analyses.
• Assist customers in applying mission resources.
• Provide technical leadership for integration of requirements, design, and technology.
• Analyze concepts of operations and high-level architectures to develop system requirements.
• Collaborate with SETA teams, developers, and customers.
• Brief or present technical topics to customer leadership when requested.
• Coordinate with government personnel and contractors across sites to address risks or opportunities.
• Operate effectively in a dynamic, multi-organizational environment.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

9+ years of relevant experience

Full system engineering lifecycle

Project management

Independent worker

Polished communicator

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BS STEM in engineering

Job description

FTS International, LLC in Las Cruces, NM seeks an Operations Engineer to support the full lifecycle from concept to deployment and operations. You will analyze concepts of operations, participate in design reviews, and coordinate with satellite operators to ensure valid procedures through launch and initialization.

The role requires a TS/SCI with polygraph, a STEM engineering degree, and 9+ years of relevant experience.