Supervisor, Operations Support Engineering

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 93,000 - 135,696; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Student loan repayment assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is seeking a Manager, Operations Support Engineering in Longmont, Colorado to lead a team responsible for sustaining critical mission operations. The role encompasses personnel leadership, operational execution, training, and continuous improvement activities in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, U.S. citizenship, and a minimum of 2 years' experience in mission operations. Benefits include a robust total rewards package, highlighting employee well-being and support.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and active Secret security clearance.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in an operational environment.
• Ability to work 24x7 in mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Spacecraft Operations Support Engineers.
• Manage workforce scheduling and staffing readiness.
• Monitor team performance and operational metrics.

Skills

Leadership in technical operations

Mission operations expertise

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, or related field

Job description

Job Summary

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go‑getters—where people work together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. We’re hiring a Manager, Operations Support Engineering to join our Mission Operations team in Longmont, Colorado.

In this role, you will lead a team of Spacecraft Operations Support Engineers responsible for sustaining mission‑critical operations in a 24×7 environment. You’ll oversee personnel leadership, workforce readiness, operational execution, training, anomaly response coordination, and continuous improvement activities that enable mission success.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Spacecraft Operations Support Engineers supporting Vantor’s Mission Operations function.
• Supervise daily operational support activities in a 24x7 mission environment.
• Manage workforce scheduling, shift coverage, time‑card approval, leave coordination, and staffing readiness for assigned personnel.
• Establish team priorities, performance expectations, training objectives, and operational goals aligned with organizational requirements.
• Ensure personnel maintain required certifications, qualifications, and operational proficiency standards.
• Partner with adjacent technical resources and subject‑matter experts to support training, anomaly resolution, readiness activities, and operational improvements.
• Coordinate operational issue resolution and anomaly response activities across Operations, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor team performance and operational metrics while identifying opportunities to improve process efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct interviews, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, recognition activities, and employee development planning.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with an active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 2+ years of experience in mission operations or a related technical operational environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience supervising, leading, or coordinating technical professionals in an operational environment.
• Ability to work on‑site in Longmont, Colorado supporting mission‑critical 24x7 operations, including time‑sensitive requirements, incident response, anomaly resolution, and support outside of regular business hours, as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
• Experience with satellite operations, aerospace operations, ground systems, mission operations, or space systems support.
• Experience supporting classified operations within secure or controlled environments.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and decisive in stressful, time‑sensitive, or mission‑impacting situations.
• Demonstrated ability to build high‑performing teams, develop personnel, and foster a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Pay

• Base pay for this position within Colorado: $93,000.00 - $123,360.00 - $135,696.00 annually.
• For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market‑driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.

EEO Statement

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.