Transition to Operations Engineer at Stellar Solutions

Aurora, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

143000.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Engineering, Transition Planning, Sustainment Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Lifecycle Integration, Requirements Development, Space Operations, Model-Based Systems Engineering, DoD 5000.01/02, Remote Sensing Systems, Technical Writing

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Overview Stellar Solutions, a nationally recognized “Great Place To Work,” delivers engineering solutions across commercial space and national security missions—from innovative new entrants to established space systems organizations.We bring talented, energetic, and immediately productive professionals to meet critical customer needs in systems engineering and integration, mission operations, program management, and strategic planning—helping teams deliver resilient capability to the mission with speed, quality, and focus. Stellar Solutions is seeking a Transition to Operations Engineer to support the development, deployment, transition, and sustainment planning of next-generation OPIR capabilities for warfighters. This role works across government, tester, operator, and sustainer communities to help move space systems from development into operations with disciplined planning, stakeholder engagement, and mission-focused execution. Role/Responsibilities/Qualifications This role supports transition planning for national security space capabilities in a dynamic government mission environment. The Transition to Operations Engineer will help develop and execute transition and sustainment plans, participate in transition planning working groups, and coordinate with operational stakeholders to ensure systems are ready to meet warfighter needs. Key responsibilities include: Develop and execute system transition plans that move systems from development to operations and sustainment. Support transition and sustainment planning for USSF space mission capabilities. Work with system testers, operators, and sustainers to develop transition and sustainment support strategies. Participate in transition planning working groups and related coordination forums. Apply systems engineering management and lifecycle integration practices across development, analysis, testing, integration, and operations readiness. Support stakeholder engagement, project management, and communications activities. Collaborate with government clients, FFRDCs, and industry teammates to achieve program goals. Contribute to development phasing, requirements development, analysis, testing, and integration activities. Develop written artifacts supporting space operations and transition planning. Work independently in a dynamic environment while contributing to the DoD mission. Required Qualifications 5+ years of experience with large-scale USSF 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, FFRDCs, and industry teammates. Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment and contribute to the DoD mission. Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science field. Desired Qualifications 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. Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 or DoD 5000.02. Knowledge of DoD systems engineering principles and policies. Ability to develop written artifacts supporting space operations. Master’s degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science field. INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification. Clearance & Additional Requirements Secret clearance required. TS/SCI clearance preferred. Location Aurora, CO. Compensation: The typical annual salary range for this position is approximately, USD $115,000 - $143,000. Individual pay is determined by many factors including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus, profit sharing / retirement plan and other benefits (all in addition to annual base salary). Deliverable(s) Deliverables could be in the format of a report, software file, briefing, spreadsheet, or other document as directed by the Government, using government approved and/or mandated systems/software and processes governed by guidance/instructions/policy or direction. The nature of this work will, at times, require quick responses to stringent deadlines and always in a high quality, professional manner.

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Responsibilities

Develop and execute system transition and sustainment plans to move space capabilities from development into operational use. Coordinate with government, testers, and operators to ensure systems meet warfighter needs through disciplined planning and stakeholder engagement.