Operations System Engineer
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LocationChantilly, Virginia, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience9+ yrs
DepartmentSC's
Company size9+ people
PostedOct 1, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live20h ago
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Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph required
Bachelor's and 14 years or more experience, or; Master's and 12 years or more experience, or; PhD and 9 years of experience
Experience with NRO satellite systems
Available to travel domestically
Strong understanding of operations, with prior experience in satellite operations
Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and a proactive attitude
Provide operations planning and execution support
Ability to provide on-call support
About the role
XMSTART is looking for an Operations System Engineer to support a very dynamic and innovative space program in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will gain experience acquiring and deploying the next-generation of space assets including first of a kind satellite constellations with ground-breaking technology. This rewarding and mission focused position will enable you to have a positive impact on our nation’s capabilities, while working with an incredibly strong team that is focused on mission success. This position requires a strong understanding of operations, with prior experience in satellite operations. The candidate must demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, and a proactive attitude, with a willingness to go the extra mile to resolve issues in a dynamic, fast-paced NRO System Program Office environment.
If you are passionate about the mission and are excited about next-generation space, you’ll love this team! This position is 100% Onsite.
Requirements
Security Clearance Requirements:
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Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph required
Education:
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Bachelor’s and 14 years or more experience, or; Master’s and 12 years or more experience, or; PhD and 9 years of experience
Qualifications:
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Experience with NRO satellite systems
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Available to travel domestically
Responsibilities:
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Provide operations planning and execution support
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Develop and coordinate operations transition plans for large constellations
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Provides support to anomaly resolution
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Develops innovative ways to utilize systems
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Develop productive relationships with Contractor counterparts, functional counterparts, and other subject matter experts.
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Maintains solid understanding of system capabilities
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Maintains a solid understanding of system CONOPS to include numerous tools needed for system tasking, data file transfers, collection statistics
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Serves as mentor to team members
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Ability to provide on-call support
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Provide proactive support to the Government customer and tasks in an integrated office environment
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Participate in full lifecycle acquisition and SE activities from pre-acquisition through launch and on-orbit checkout
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Author, review, and coordinate documents, briefings and data to aid the Government in communications and decision-making