Systems Engineer - CONOPS & Mission Operations
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$120,000 - $200,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-05-12
Responsibilities
- Define concept of operations for a space system.
- Lead coordination of complex technical integration issues across disciplines.
- Develop plans and products for satellite initialization and operations.
- Coordinate integrated test plans with customers and contractors.
- Create innovative automation methods for design and testing processes.
- Develop and release test and operations commanding plans.
- Participate in studies and system trades for enhanced mission capabilities.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in spacecraft design, integration, and testing.
- Experience with CONOPS, ICDs, and fault management.
- Familiarity with GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.
- Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.
- Proficiency in a programming/scripting language (e.g., Python, C/C++).
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with investigation in the last 5 years.
