Operations Support Engineer -Huntsville, AL- Secret Clearance Required
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Operations Support Engineer I – Huntsville, AL – Secret Clearance Required
York Space Systems seeks to expand our team across the board. We are looking for an Operations Support Engineer to support operational activities at our customer Operations Center (OC). The role will provide 24/7 operational support to the SDA Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) Transport Layer, offering multi‑band global communications access and persistent encrypted connectivity for warfighter missions.
Staff will work shifts, weekends, and be on‑site at government customer facilities in话 highly dynamic environments with multiple partners to provide critical warfighter capabilities.
Requirements: Up to six months of training at our headquarters in Greenwood Village, CO followed by full‑time relocation to Huntsville, AL. Willingness to work off‑hours, weekends, and holidays is required. Current SECRET clearance required.
Responsibilities- guitar
- Perform on‑console tasks for real‑time operations and anomaly investigations across multiple missions.
- Develop and execute procedures for mission operations and spacecraft mission planning.
- Respond to anomalies and software issues/failures for both ground and space assets.
- Trend and monitor telemetry.
- Monitor health and safety of space and ground segments.
- Support mission integration into the operations center.
- Support mission planning activities for the PWSA constellation.
- Ability to quickly learn new software and technical subjects.
- Familiarity with Python.
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- Ability to work well in both a team environment and independently.
- Previous experience in satellite operations or satellite mission planning.
- Ability to regularly work off‑hours, weekends, and holidays; shift work required.
- Current Security Clearance – SECRET.
- BS degree in engineering, computer science, or a relevant technical field.
- General knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, orbital dynamics, and ground systems.
- Experience with telemetry analysis and trending, space situational awareness, flight and ground software, network administration, data management, and general familiarity with current cybersecurity best practices.
- TS/SCI Security Clearance.
York Space Systems offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k).
How to ApplyInterested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is closed.
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