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LV8D Solutions

Spacecraft Operations and Systems Integration Engineer

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChantilly, VA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline is required.
  • At least 9 years of experience supporting spacecraft operations, systems integration, mission operations, satellite systems, or related aerospace and defense programs is required.
  • Experience supporting operational environments involving spacecraft systems, ground systems, mission planning systems, or command-and-control architectures is required.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing operational data and developing metrics, dashboards, or performance reporting tools is required.
  • Experience supporting anomaly management, outage response, troubleshooting, and technical investigations is required.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering principles, integration and test processes, and operational readiness activities is required.
  • Ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and development organizations is required.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience facilitating technical discussions and working groups, are required.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call operational support rotations is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
  • An active Counterintelligence or Full Scope polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support spacecraft operations and system integration activities to transition mission capabilities from development into operational environments.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance algorithms, performance metrics, and operational dashboards that provide actionable insights into system health, mission performance, and operational readiness.
  • Monitor, track, and manage anomaly and outage escalation processes, ensuring timely coordination, resolution, and communication among stakeholders.
  • Provide technical support for spacecraft anomalies, operational investigations, root cause analysis efforts, and corrective action implementation.
  • Coordinate factory testing, system verification activities, and capability demonstrations to support operational acceptance and deployment.
  • Facilitate the integration of new capabilities, software updates, and system enhancements into operational environments while minimizing mission risk.
  • Develop and maintain weekly operational metrics, performance assessments, trend analyses, and executive-level reporting products.
  • Lead working groups to coordinate technical discussions, resolve operational challenges, and drive integration activities across organizations.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide operational support during critical mission events, anomalies, and outages.
  • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with operators and engineering teams.
  • Serve as a liaison between operational organizations and factory engineering teams to ensure effective communication, issue resolution, and capability transition.
  • Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and approaches that enhance operational performance, mission resiliency, and engineering efficiency.
  • Challenge existing processes and technical assumptions to develop solutions that improve mission outcomes and accelerate operational effectiveness.
  • Support operational readiness reviews, mission planning activities, risk assessments, and system integration efforts.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with spacecraft telemetry, command and control systems, mission planning systems, and operational ground architectures.
  • Experience developing data analytics solutions, operational dashboards, or automated reporting capabilities.
  • Knowledge of anomaly resolution processes, mission assurance principles, and operational risk management.
  • Experience coordinating factory acceptance testing, system verification activities, and operational capability transitions.
  • Experience leading technical working groups or cross-functional engineering teams.

About the Company

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