Space Operations Engineer Onsite Mission Role

Xm Start; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XMSTART is seeking an Operations System Engineer in Chantilly, VA for a 100% onsite role supporting a dynamic space program. The position emphasizes operations planning, satellite systems, and proactive issue resolution within a mission-focused team.

Required TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance, Bachelor's with 14+ years, or higher degrees with commensurate experience. Travel may be domestically required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience with NRO satellite systems
• Available to travel domestically
• Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance required
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, mission-focused environment

Responsibilities

• Provide operations planning and execution support
• Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations
• Provide support to anomaly resolution
• Develop innovative ways to utilize systems
• Build productive relationships with Contractor counterparts and SMEs
• Maintain understanding of system capabilities and CONOPS

Skills

Satellite operations

Operations planning

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree (14+ yrs exp)

Master's degree (12+ yrs exp)

PhD (9+ yrs exp)

Job description

XMSTART is seeking an Operations System Engineer in Chantilly, VA for a 100% onsite role supporting a dynamic space program. The position emphasizes operations planning, satellite systems, and proactive issue resolution within a mission-focused team.

Required TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance, Bachelor's with 14+ years, or higher degrees with commensurate experience. Travel may be domestically required as part of the role.