Satellite Operations Engineer

Satellite Operations Engineer

Peraton

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Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and into space. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies.

Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces.

This position is for a Satellite Operations Engineer supporting a cutting‑edge space program. The Engineer provides Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) services focused on operations of space vehicles and subsystems. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support the customer in monitoring operations and maintaining daily status and trending of the operational systems.
• Provide expert advice concerning operations and anomaly resolution.
• Develop innovative ways to utilize system architecture.
• Oversee integration of vehicle and subsystem functions and capabilities of delivered systems; provide analysis of schedules, capabilities, and operational needs.
• Assist in planning and oversight of the government's system engineering efforts.
• Review documentation, represent government as required in forums that support streamlined delivery of new capabilities and the standardization of integration effects.
• Strategically review developer's system designs throughout all phases, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs.
• Liaise daily and as necessary with program office management and partner organizations.
• Understand operational capabilities, limitations, and operating modes of the overall system and associated subsystems.
• Review system, subsystem, unit and as-built specifications, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Track future development and ongoing factory activities.
• Attend developer milestone reviews, pre‑test and pre‑ship reviews, and other meetings as required.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• BS or MS degree in a relevant Science, Technology, or Engineering field.
• 12+ years of work experience in a relevant field, ideally on satellite programs (government or commercial).
• Expert at defining solutions for broad, abstract topics, succinctly capturing issues for the customer and proving analysis and recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and with a team; operating effectively with development contractor, SETA, FFRDC, and government teammates.
• Polished communicator (written / verbal) with impeccable interpersonal skills and personal judgment.
• Master at collaboration, coordination, and consensus building.
• Ability to anticipate and proactively address customer requirements with little to no supervision; manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics and utility of different orbits.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic, and team‑oriented environment.

• 16+ years of work experience in a relevant field.
• Aptitude to quickly acquire new skills and knowledge outside of current expertise.
• Willingness to communicate assessments of complex issues.
• Experience as a spacecraft operator.

Target Salary Range: $135,000 – $216,000. Salary is determined by scope and responsibilities, experience, education, and location.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short‑term and long‑term disability, Employee Assistance Program, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (vacation), and company paid holidays.

Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.