Transition to Operations Engineer

Do you have a Space Systems Engineering background? Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your technical skills to our nation’s Space Systems? If this sounds like you, come join Space Force Analytics (SFA) and a team of scientists, engineers, and space system acquisition experts that are developing and fielding the next generation of remote sensing satellite and ground systems.

As a Transition to Operations Engineer on our team, you will work with SFA colleagues, other support contractors, and U.S. Space Force personnel to develop and execute plans to transition space systems from development to operations and sustainment. You will work with system testers, operators, and sustainers to develop and help implement transition and sustainment support strategies and participate in transition planning working groups. You will grow your skills by learning new technologies and work with warfighters to ensure space systems meet their needs. Your expertise and innovative thinking will be critical to the success of the programs that you support. This position is hybrid work from home and office, with occasional travel to various contractor sites and U.S. Government installations.

• 5+ years of experience working large-scale space mission and systems engineering and integration on national security space programs
• 4+ years of experience developing system transition and sustainment plans
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, project management, and communications
• Knowledge of system engineering management and processes, including development phasing, lifecycle integration, requirements development, analysis, testing, and integration
• Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field

• Experience working with DoD and Space Force system testers, operators, and sustainers
• Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and test on space based remote sensing systems
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01/02
• Knowledge of DoD systems engineering principles and policies
• Ability to develop written artifacts supporting Space Operations
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

SFA offers a variety of ways for you to develop your career including tuition reimbursement, professional development, mentoring, employee engagement groups, and networking opportunities. 

• $150K to $250K, depending on qualifications and experience
• 401(k) with 10% company matching
• Health Insurance premiums 100% covered
• Life Insurance premiums 100% covered
• PTO includes holidays, sick days, and vacation
• Flexible hybrid work from home and office
• Paid parental leave
• Education reimbursement
• Signing bonus
• Annual bonus and pay raise
• Additional benefits for U.S. military veterans