Technical Space Operations Engineer Job Listing at SPA in Colorado Springs, CO (Job ID 2024-19472)

Description

Qualifications

Required:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance or TS/SCI Eligible status; Active Secret clearance for the DAG Specialist positions
• Earned Bachelors degree in a relevant technical discipline, such as Systems Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Operations Research, or other related STEM degree program
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in space system operations
• Experience with and strong understanding of systems engineering lifecycle

Desired:

• Specific work experience in the design, development, and operation of space-based systems
• Completed training modules or completed coursework in related space operations or in relevant STEM technical areas
• Familiarity with U.S. Air Force and USSF acquisition policies, protocols, practices, procedures, and processes
• Certifications such as PMP or CSEP/ESEP and with the Task Management Tool (TMT) application
• Familiarity with space operations tools and techniques, such as MATLAB, Simulink, Cameo Systems Modeler, or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent.  Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  Pay Transparency Range:  150k - 220k

We are seeking multiple Mid-Level (Journeyman) Technical Space Operations Engineer candidates for the following positions at the associated locations

• Director's Action Group (DAG) Specialists located in the El Segundo, CA area with TS/SCI clearance/access levels and with Active Secret clearances
• Launch Site Support Engineers located in the CCAFB, FL area
• Launch Support Subject Matter Expert (SME) Engineers located in the CCAFB, FL area
• Space Control Satellite Engineers located in the Colorado Springs, CO area
• Principal Space Ground-Based Assets Engineers located in the Colorado Springs, CO area
• Space Systems Engineers located in the El Segundo, CA area.

The Technical Space Operations Engineers shall have:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and execute various internal projects; to include answering workflow taskers and summarizing large data sets
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize multiple geographically-separated team members
• Expertise in classified weapon system launch planning, processing, and execution
• Deep knowledge in the processes and products required to successfully design and test a space system
• Deep knowledge in classified space control systems engineering processes and procedures, including requirements development, configuration control, and supporting a Deficiency Review (DR) board disposition and management process
• Demonstrated ability to organize and conduct ACAT-like technical design reviews and audits
• Experience with and knowledge on satellite command and control and telemetry systems
• Deep knowledge in multiple space operations and space control-related fields, including orbitology, navigation, sensor employment, communications, optimization, and command and control
• Demonstrated ability to develop, update, and coordinate ACAT-like program documentation (e.g. Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), Configuration Management Plan (CMP), Risk Management Plan (RMP), Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Technical Requirements Traceability Matrix (TRMT), and Integrated Program Baseline (IPB)).