Senior Spacecraft Operations & Systems Integration Engineer

Arenatechnologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arenatechnologies is seeking a Spacecraft Operations & Systems Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to support a dynamic space program office. This role involves ensuring the operational readiness and performance of space-based systems throughout their lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have over 9 years in aerospace engineering with strong experience in operational data analysis, metrics development, and collaboration across teams. This position includes responsibilities for anomaly management and requires US citizenship with specific security clearances.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience supporting spacecraft operations, systems integration, or related aerospace programs.
• Experience analyzing operational data and developing metrics or dashboards.
• Willingness to participate in on-call operational support rotations.

Responsibilities

• Support operational readiness, integration, sustainment, and performance of space-based systems.
• Interface between spacecraft operations teams and system developers.
• Develop performance metrics and actionable dashboards to improve operational effectiveness.

Skills

Space Domain experience

Operational data analysis

Collaboration skills

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Arenatechnologies is seeking a Spacecraft Operations & Systems Integration Engineer in Chantilly, VA, to support a dynamic space program office. This role involves ensuring the operational readiness and performance of space-based systems throughout their lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have over 9 years in aerospace engineering with strong experience in operational data analysis, metrics development, and collaboration across teams. This position includes responsibilities for anomaly management and requires US citizenship with specific security clearances.