Space Protection Operations Engineer

VTG is seeking a Space ProtectionOperations Engineerto join theAir Force,Space,and Intelligence Business Group providing systems engineering and technical advisory services to a rapidly expanding Government Intelligence Community (IC) customer. The customer is developing thenext generationof space and ground systems, architectures, and hardware and software solutions.This positionmay requireweeklytravelto other locations in the Washington, DC metro area.

TheSpace Protection Operations Engineerwill serve asthe subject matter expert (SME) and System Program Office (SPO) representative coordinating with end user operators, the developer, and other stakeholdersforthedeployment of new protection capabilities into space operations. TheSpace ProtectionOperationsEngineeris theSPO's on-siteagentfor user-engagementwithoperatorsof a space protection systemand willcollaboratewithsite users andSMEs withinthe SPOhome officetosupport systemtesting,transition to operations planning, user/operator training,Operations and Maintenance(O&M)planningandDeficiency Report (DR)management, andbethe focal point forrepresenting SPO equitiesto thesite'sOperations stakeholders.

TheSpace ProtectionOperationsEngineerresponsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providesspace protectionoperationsmissionexpertisetoacquisitionmanagers andsoftwareengineersin the development oftoolsthatprovideoperatorsIndications and WarningagainstSpacethreats.
• Elicitssystem capability needs and user interface/experience (UI/UX) preferences from operational users.
• Collaborateswith software developers to inform/guide mission application enhancements.
• Managesthe transition of new capabilities and software deliveries to operations.
• Leadsthe review and coordination of system documentation and training materials.
• Evaluatesdeveloper solutions, guidessoftware deployment activities, and assessessoftware patches/fixes.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Bachelor'sand9or moreyearsofexperience;master'sand7or moreyearsofexperience; Extensive experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience inICorDoWspaceacquisitions ormission operations.
• Experiencedeployingand sustainingsoftwarewithin a24/7operations centeror similar environment.
• Knowledge of agile software development principles.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experiencewith DevOps, includingcontinuous integration and continuous delivery/deployment(CI/CD).
• Experiencein Space Protectionoperations and familiarity withprotection technologies.
• Experience authoring operator-related or software deployment documentation.
• Experience in Spacesystem testing,simulation, and modeling environments.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of orbital mechanics and orbit determination.

Pay Range: VTG's estimated starting pay range is $130,000 - $197,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.