Operations Systems Engineer — Satellite Operations

Job overview

The Operations Systems Engineer role is 100% onsite in Chantilly, VA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports a dynamic space program in an NRO System Program Office, contributing to next-generation space assets and satellite constellations. The engineer supports operational planning and execution, transition planning, anomaly resolution, and system lifecycle activities from pre-acquisition through launch and on-orbit checkout. The work helps the integrated team and Government customer operate and make decisions about satellite systems and their capabilities.

What you'll do

• Provide operations planning and execution support
• develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations
• support anomaly resolution
• identify innovative ways to use systems
• maintain understanding of system capabilities and CONOPS, including tasking tools, data transfers, and collection statistics
• mentor team members
• provide on-call support and proactive support to the Government customer
• participate in lifecycle acquisition and systems engineering activities through launch and on-orbit checkout
• author, review, and coordinate documents, briefings, and data.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations systems engineer

satellite operations

chantilly va

xmstart

full-time

100% onsite

space program

nro systems

top secret/sci

ci polygraph

on-call support

domestic travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph, NRO satellite systems experience, and a bachelor’s degree with 14+ years, master’s with 12+ years, or PhD with 9+ years of experience. Domestic travel availability is required.

About the employer

XMSTART is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.