Operations Engineer
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Operations Engineer – Part-time
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Edwards • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $91,600 - $153,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Define and manage system requirements, risk, and integration strategies.
- Support aircraft operations, modifications, maintenance planning, and troubleshooting.
- Serve as operational engineer for AFRC manned/unmanned projects, including development of autonomous aircraft technologies and flight vehicle integration procedures across NASA and partner organizations.
- Maintain aircraft configuration management (manuals, directives, TCTOs, Airworthiness Directives, Maintenance Directives).
- Prepare and manage Certificates of Authorization (COAs).
- Lead and support flight test planning, including test card development.
- Participate in and lead Operations, Mission Rule, and Systems Safety Working Groups.
- Develop procedures for assembly, installation, and integration of scientific instruments into NASA aircraft.
- Analyze project objectives, develop execution plans, and support safety reviews, including hazard documentation, FMEA, and mitigation planning.
- Review project instructions to confirm requirements, specifications, and objectives; recommend solutions to technical issues.
- Conduct and oversee system/component tests and research studies for performance improvements, development, and quality control.
- Record and analyze test procedures, results, and data; provide recommendations.
- Serve as technical lead and mentor for engineering teams and junior engineers.
- Drive research and development initiatives supporting NASA aerospace advancements.
- Lead Tech Briefs, risk assessments, and strategic planning for flight test programs.
- Represent the Ops Engineering branch in pre-mission deployments.
- Mentor engineers in technical specialties, systems engineering, and project management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in STEM; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5-7 years' experience working in the Aerospace field.
- Able to work a 9/80 WORK SCHEDULE (alternating Fridays off) with core hours between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Travel requirements: some travel is anticipated both locally and long distance by car or plane.
- Ability to work onsite daily is required.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- healthcare benefits
- paid leave
- retirement plans
- insurance programs
- education and training assistance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
system requirements managementrisk managementintegration strategiesaircraft operationsautonomous aircraft technologiesflight vehicle integrationconfiguration managementhazard documentationFMEAquality control
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic planningteam collaborationproject managementanalytical thinkingtechnical guidanceinitiative
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in STEMMaster's degree in STEM (preferred)