Transition to Operations Engineer

Overview

As a Transition to Operations (TTO) engineer in the Space Sensing Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) team, you will guide the critical shift from development, integration, and test into operational acceptance and long‑term sustainment of national security space missions. Your work will span government, FFRDC, and contractor teams, ensuring space and ground systems are operationally ready, supportable, and aligned with the warfighter’s needs.

• Plan and execute TTO strategies, develop transition artifacts, and coordinate with system testers, operators, and sustainers for a smooth hand‑off to operations.
• Participate in and lead transition planning working groups, operational readiness reviews, and sustainment planning activities.
• Engage directly with warfighters to verify that systems meet real‑world mission needs and are effectively used by operators.
• Shape operational concepts, readiness criteria, and transition plans for a highest‑priority military space program.

• Experience: 6+ years supporting large‑scale national security space missions in systems engineering and integration.
• Experience: 5+ years leading or supporting Transition to Operations (TTO) efforts for DoD space or ground software programs.
• Operations: Experience with space operations or ground segment operations, including test, checkout, and operational acceptance.
• Acquisition: Experience with DoD acquisition programs, stakeholder engagement, and program or project management.
• Systems Engineering: Knowledge of systems engineering management and processes, including life‑cycle integration, requirements development, verification and validation, test, and integration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with government clients, FFRDCs, and contractor teammates.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, demonstrate initiative, and contribute to the national security mission.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

• Knowledge of SPF 13-604.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Master's degree in a STEM field.

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information;
Secret clearance is required.

Projected salary range: $86,800.00 to $ (annualized USD). Compensation is determined by location, experience, and other factors.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.