Space Operations Specialist I

BAE Systems, a top ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

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BAE Systems is seeking Space Operations Specialists to support a mission critical intelligence customer. Our Space Operations Specialist I provides leadership and direct support to ensure health and safety, longevity, and daily mission support to on orbit space vehicle(s). This includes space vehicle command and control, telemetry analysis, trending, orbit analysis, sensor calibrations, and anomaly resolution.

This work is performed primarily in an office environment at a government site near Denver, Colorado. Some travel and local commute between BAE campuses and other possible non-BAE locations CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required.

Responsibilities Include

• Provide space operational and vehicle engineering support as a subject matter expert for:

• Space vehicle payload and bus operations

• Space vehicle command and control

• Space vehicle telemetry trending and analysis

• Space vehicle operational planning and execution

• Space vehicle anomaly resolution

• Space vehicle operational capability assessment

• Customer working groups and reviews

• Space vehicle calibrations

• Maintain space vehicle trending software

• Understand, use, and modify MATLAB-based trending scripts

• Support models and simulations and interfacing systems

• Track and plan technical refresh hardware and software

• Develop and update

• Reports, status updates and presentations

• Operational technical orders

• Recommended operational procedures (ROPs)

• Training materials and references

• Analysis tools (Matlab, etc)

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the SBU/SSU and the Company. Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment

• Ensure all business is conducted using the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all applicable laws, statutes, and regulations.

• Identify and ensure required compliance with the government and company regulation, policies/procedures and guidelines; negotiate acceptance/ approval of all program plans with internal interfaces and the customer.

• Employ proactive risk and opportunity management processes and practices to mitigate or capture potential program issues and improvements.

• Create a motivational environment where team members understand the mission, are fully engaged and empowered to execute, and are recognized for their performance.

• Resolve conflicts, demands and priorities on assigned programs.

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

• Perform other duties as necessary.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Four or more years of experience in the field of space operations. Related fields will be considered if applicant has a strong background in math, science, and technical applications.
• High School diploma. Associates degree or undergraduate degree are desired but not required.
• Ability to use analysis tools (STK, Microsoft Suite, other software tools).
• Ability to maintain continuous inter-organizational and outside customer contacts within the Space Operations Community agencies and related government agencies.
• Ability to represent the customer at Space Operations Community or other meetings.

Demonstrated Ability To

• Be wholly at ease and comfortable interfacing with government customers, co-workers, and teammates within industry and the government at all levels.
• Interface effectively with people at all levels and seek out responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to the team.
• Develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity, creativity, thorough research, and experience in the Space Operations Community.

Able to understand and apply knowledge, experience, and skills to the toughest tasks and problems without supervision.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills #FER01

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.