Mission Systems Operations - Systems Engineer ; Onsite
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer
Job Summary
Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-VA-ALEXANDRIA-7900-CUST ~ 7900 Telegraph Rd ~ 7900-CUST (External Site)
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
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This is an onsite entry level role located in Alexandria, VA.
We are seeking Aerospace Systems Engineers to work as part of a team that performs and provides Operations, Maintenance and Engineering (OM&E) Command and Control functions to our proprietary customer. Key areas of focus include Satellite Flight Operations, Mission Planning, Vehicle Operations and Engineering and Ground Systems Engineering in support of an integral 24/7 Operations environment.
This position requires working a rotating shift schedule as assigned and based on the adaptable needs of the team. Systems Engineers will support operational teams as part of a larger team which utilizes a dynamic workforce, including many experts in their fields.
Not Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance not available.
Top Secret/ SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph is required prior to start. This process can take up to 15 months for issuance so Fall 2027 start or later is expected.
Key Responsibilities- Learn and assist in execution of real-time command and control and mission planning activities to satisfy customer requirements
- Monitor satellite and ground system telemetry
- Report and document anomalous performance and interact with other team members to validate operational requirements performance
- Create and or implement a daily operations plan using complex software and hardware systems
- Support test activities as necessary
- Must have the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts and overtime on a regular basis
- After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be a part of a certified team of subject matter experts that are integral to our customer’s success Crosstrain in other operational positions as assigned and assist with the training of other personnel on the contract team
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/ SCI with Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
- U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
- 3.0 cumulative GPA desired
- Experience providing/receiving training to/from a wide range of learning techniques and styles
- Proficient use of both Windows and Unix platforms
- Experience with Perl, Python, VBA and or other scripting languages
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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