
Senior OSSE Space Ops Support and Sustainment Specialist
Springfield, VAFull-time$97–165K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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The Senior OSSE Space Ops Support and Sustainment Specialist supports satellite operations and maintenance in a 24/7 environment, helping ensure reliable software and hardware operations. The role works with a small operations team on planning, command and control, procedures, anomaly response, and ground-software readiness. It is based near Springfield, Virginia and requires on-site work five days per week, with availability for overtime and unscheduled call-in support.
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Job Description
We are seeking a Space Operations & Sustainment Engineer for satellite Operations and Maintenance (O&M) position. This role provides engineering support in a dynamic environment to ensure seamless execution of critical software and hardware systems. The selected candidate will join a skilled O&M team working in a 24/7 operations environment. The O&M team is responsible for all aspects of Operations Planning and Command and Control, including monitoring day-to-day activities as well as identifying and solving challenging problems as they occur. After completion of comprehensive on-the-job training, the candidate will be part of a certified team of subject matter experts that are integral to our customer's success. Work in an adaptable small team environment (3-7 people.) Location: Near Springfield, Virginia.
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:
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Primary work shift is 1st shift; however, this position requires availability for overtime and unscheduled call-in support, working a combination of day staff and shift schedules with assignments determined by the dynamic needs of the team.
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Create and/or implement a daily operations plan using complex software and hardware systems.
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Obtain/maintain technical knowledge of a large repository of formal procedures with the responsibility to accurately select and apply the correct procedure(s) depending on the specific scenario at hand.
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Obtain/apply technical knowledge on various hardware subsystems.
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Document discrepancies as they occur. Implement workarounds and contingency plans to minimize impacts of system anomalies.
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Develop contingency response plans to ensure system safety as well as design and test techniques and tactics for ensuring mission safety.
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Contribute to the testing, readiness, training, and implementation of new ground software deliveries.
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Cross-train in other operator positions as assigned and assist with training of other personnel on the contract team.
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Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
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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.
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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.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
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BS/BA in related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
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Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
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A current, active Top Secret/SCI Polygraph security clearance is required.
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Experience in problem solving in time-critical situations.
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Experience implementing technical instructions or procedures documents.
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Experience working in a virtual team environment.
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Windows and UNIX platform.
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Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages.
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Microsoft Office suite.
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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.
Senior OSSE Space Ops Support and Sustainment Specialist
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,948 open Systems Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$97–165K/yr
- Virginia median$135–200K/yr186 salary ranges
- US median$135–209K/yr2,142 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $131K, is 24% below the Virginia median midpoint ($172K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineering salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 235 open Systems Engineering jobs in Virginia and 2,948 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience — less than three in four Systems Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 2,301 postings).
- Education
- 983 of the 2,948 open Systems Engineering jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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