Space Operations Engineer: Mission & Ground Systems Lead

aero; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 117,300 - 175,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care plans

401(k) Plan with matching contributions

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Operations Engineer to oversee mission operations and engineering within the Space-Based Environmental Monitoring Directorate. This role is critical in providing satellite ground services to NOAA and involves leading engineering feasibility and trade studies.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience in space operations. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $117,300 to $175,900 annually and is located in Suitland, MD.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of progressively responsible professional engineering/scientific experience, including space and/or ground systems.
• Experience with NOAA, NASA, and commercial space systems.
• Ability to provide systems-based engineering and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, perform, and analyze work across multiple engineering areas.
• Collaborate across the organization for engineering feasibility and cost effectiveness.
• Support analysis & architecture/systems trade studies.

Skills

Spacecraft and satellite operations

Systems engineering

Project leadership

Technical program planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related STEM discipline

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Operations Engineer to oversee mission operations and engineering within the Space-Based Environmental Monitoring Directorate. This role is critical in providing satellite ground services to NOAA and involves leading engineering feasibility and trade studies.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience in space operations. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $117,300 to $175,900 annually and is located in Suitland, MD.