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General Atomics · 8 hours ago

Mission Operations Engineer

Englewood, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$81K/yr - $142K/yr

4+ years exp

General Atomics is a leading resource for high-technology systems, particularly in space. The Mission Operations Engineer will oversee daily satellite operations, contribute to operations planning, and develop procedures for future missions.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day satellite operations, operations planning, and the development and execution of operational procedures

Support the planning and scheduling of satellite operations and maintenance activities to ensure mission timelines and objectives are met efficiently and effectively

Develop, review, and approve operational procedures to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent satellite operations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and scheduling issues and ensure alignment with overall program objectives

Collaborate with multi-discipline development teams to ensure development plans align with operational needs

Actively contribute to program execution by stepping in as a team lead or individual contributor, as needed, to address challenges and ensure operational success

Drive continuous improvement in mission operations processes and capabilities to enhance efficiency and reliability

Ensure all operations are conducted safely and in compliance with established procedures, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations

Maintain strict confidentiality of proprietary technology, sensitive information, and mission-critical data

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Satellite operations experienceEngineering principles expertiseCloud infrastructure knowledgeNetworkingCybersecurityActive TS clearanceProject leadership experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCustomer focusedTeamwork

Required

Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; four or more years of experience with a bachelors degree or two or more years of experience with a masters degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education

At least 2 years prior experience in satellite operations

Familiar with Cloud-based and on-prem infrastructure, networking and cyber security

Demonstrates extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice with the ability to organize, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones with some experience in project leadership

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment

Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives

Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required

Must have active TS clearance and be able to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance