Space Operations Spec Prin
BAE Systems · baesystems.com
AuroraOn-siteLead / ManagerContract
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The job in short
Satellite spacecraft operations supervisor leading space operations specialists and engineers.
Details
- Found
- 12 d ago · posted 2026-10-13
- Location as listed
- Aurora, Colorado, United States
- Role
- Supervisor / Team Lead (other)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Contingent upon contract award to BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems and subsequent task orders.
The Principal Space Vehicle Systems Operator is responsible for supporting the operation of satellites and spacecraft. This role requires technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. This position analyzes system hardware state-of-health, provides engineering technical support in response to system issues/discrepancies, performs calibration activities to ensure specification requirements are met and supports 24/7 Space Operations which includes mission data collection, distribution, and analysis
Working closely with a team of engineers and technicians, you will ensure the successful execution of vehicle engineering and operational tasks. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment. This role requires an ability to create and maintain documentation and procedures associated with the system, interface with factory teams and other support contractors, and provide technical briefings to customers and company management.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
• Led a team of Satellite Engineers and Space Operation Specialist who support 24/7 Space Operations who lead Command and control of the spacecraft, monitor the health and safety of the spacecraft subsystems, payloads, and ground system and lead mission data collection, distribution, and analysis.
• Analyze system hardware state-of-health and provide engineering technical support in response to system issues/discrepancies.
• Perform calibration activities to ensure specification requirements are met.
• Create and maintain documentation and procedures associated with the system.
• Interface with factory teams and other support contractors to ensure successful execution of vehicle engineering tasks
• Provide technical briefings to customers and company management on system performance and technical issues.
• Develop and update reports, status updates, and presentations on system performance and technical issues.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to identify and solve challenging technical problems.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
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